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The NCCA gathers together Churches and Christian communities which confess the Lord Jesus Christ as God and Saviour according to the Scriptures. We commit to deepen our relationship with each other and to work together towards the fulfilment of common witness, proclamation and service, to the glory of the one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

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November Calendar 2025

November
   1 All Saint’s Day – Christianity
  11 Remembrance Day
  19 World Toilet Day
  20 World Children’s Day
  25 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

NCCA  STATEMENT – 7 October 2025

With deep sadness and grief at the actions of Hamas on 7 October 2023 and the killing of 1200 Israelis and the taking of hostages; and with the ongoing deaths of Palestinians and Israelis and the destruction of Gaza in the two years since, the National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) carries heavy hearts and continuing prayers for peace with justice for the people of Palestine and Israel.

Reflection from the President

And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. (Romans 5:3-5)

Paul’s short phrase, ‘and hope does not disappoint us’ is striking.

Ecumenical Officers meet in Sydney

Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit;

and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord;

and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone.

To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.

(1 Corinthians 12:4-7 NRSV)

Prayer for Peace

The Feast of St Francis – 4 October

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
where there is hatred, let me sow love;

Safe Church

UCA marking 7 years of the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse

The Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) Assembly has released a liturgy and a statement from President Rev Charissa Suli to mark this Anniversary.

Creation Care

Pope Leo XIV speaks at “Raising Hope for Climate Justice” conference

“We are one family, with one Father,” Pope Leo said, and “we inhabit the same planet and must care for it together.”

World Council of Churches

“What does Nicaea offer as we seek a vision for Christian UNITY today?”

Speaking during an International Partner Consultation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Württemberg/Germany on 26 September, World Council of Churches president from Europe, Rev. Dr Susan Durber, asks: “how can Nicaea help us grow into deeper union with Christ?”

Christian Conference of Asia

CCA condemns violence against indigenous ethnic minorities in Khagrachhari, Bangladesh

The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) stands in solidarity with the victims and their families and appeals to the government of Bangladesh to take urgent steps to end the violence and uphold justice and human dignity.

Australian communities say ‘Enough’

New video released

Australian Christians raise their voices. The Palestine Israel Ecumenical Network (PIEN) have released their 2025 Churches and Clergy video. 

Anti Poverty Week 2025

COMING SOON: 12 – 18 October 2025

Act to end poverty in 2025

During Anti-Poverty Week, YOU can help fight poverty & hardship.

Online information session

Need to know more about Carers and Centrelink?

Learn about Centrelink payments for people who are caring for others who are frail, ill, injured or have a disability. This free webinar covers the eligibility requirements associated with each payment, including rules about levels of care and frequency of respite.

When: Tuesday 14 October, 2:00 – 4:00pm AEDT

Let Justice Flow

Common Grace Conference

Let Justice Flow

When : Saturday 1-  Monday 3 November 2025 

Where: Canberra ACT-  ACU campus and Parliament House

Religion and social cohesion in Australia

Mapping Social Cohesion surveys are a unique source of data about how Australians view their lives and the communities they live in.

Data in Australia has been mapped since 2009 and the 8th insight report outlines the findings from this data in relation to religion and its changing influence upon social cohesion.

Hotline for concerns about war

Witness to War is a free, confidential multilingual telephone hotline for people in Australia affected by overseas conflicts.

Connect with a trained support worker.