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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.
Noelene Osora
administrator
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NCCA Statement on the Escalation of War in the Middle East
24 June 2025
FOUNDATION OF HOPE IN PRAYER FOR GAZA AND MIDDLE EAST REGION
They have treated the wound of my people carelessly, saying, “Peace, peace’, when there is no peace. (Jeremiah 6:14)
We cannot remain silent in the face of the developing war and conflict in the Middle East.
Pacific Churches condemn militarised escalation
MEDIA STATEMENT – Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC)
Suva, Fiji – 23 June 2025
Pacific Conference of Churches Condemns Militarised Escalation: Pacific Airspace Must Not Be a Staging Ground for War
“The Pacific cannot be a pawn in global warfare,” said Rev. James Bhagwan, PCC General Secretary.
Reflection from the President
So God created humans in his image,
in the image of God he created them;
male and female he created them. (Genesis 1:27)
What does God want?
In this past week we have seen the madness of war escalate. The actions of the governments of Israel and Iran are appalling. A hospital staffed by Jews, Arabs and Christians that treats all people, has been attacked.
NCCA Media Release
‘Even the stones cry out’ for Palestine and Israel
In Gaza the situation is more desperate and dangerous by the day.
“We cannot sit by any longer. Churches in Australia and the world cannot remain silent in the face of such appalling inhumanity.” Rev John Gilmore
Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce
#End the Waiting
100 VIGILS. 100 ELECTORATES. 100 DAYS OF PRAYERFUL WITNESS.
A campaign for a movement to come together in prayer and engage in upcoming opportunities to take action together for Justice for People Seeking Asylum.
Do more for refugee and asylum seekers
MEDIA RELEASE – 18 June 2025
Refugee Week – a timely call for Federal Government to do more | Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum (CASPA)
CASPA urges the Australian Government to ensure the safely and well being of all people who have sought asylum in Australia.
Good news stories from Australia’s Refugee Council
Operation Not Forgotten (ONF)
- Operation Not Forgotten marks the 100th arrival of refugees resettled in Canada ending years of separation
- Government repays ONF travel loans after four years of lobbying
Church communities step-up for sponsorship of refugees
The community sponsorship movement has come a long way in Australia. After years of research, development, advocacy and successful piloting, the government announced in February 2025 that the Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP) will become a ‘permanent and valuable’ part of Australia’s humanitarian program.
Act for Peace
Building a locally led approach, lawfully
Committed to amplifying the voices of people who are displaced as key to facilitating a truly locally led approach.
This Refugee Week, Act for Peace celebrates a campaign to enshrine refugees’ right to participate in international law and policy reform.
NAIDOC Week 2025
Sunday 6 – Sunday 14 July 2025
2025 Theme: ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy’
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
First Nations
Celebrate the Next Generation!
Our Churches and Christian communities have developed resources to celebrate this year’s NAIDOC Week.
These can be found together on the NCCA website page under First Nation resources.
Safe Church Program
Care of Creation
Wonder, Wisdom, and the Call to Protect Our Living Ocean
“As we celebrate Pentecost and World Oceans Day, let the Spirit move among us anew…. Let us no longer see the ocean as a background to our lives, but as kin, as teacher, as sanctuary.” Rev. James Bhagwan, General Secretary, Pacific Conference of Churches.
Ecumenical Funding
Glenburnie Program
Funding from this program is intended to “provide resources for the churches and the community on issues relating to a just, participatory and sustainable society.”
Closing date for applications: 31 July 2025.
World Council of Churches
News from the WCC
Australian churches observe the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: During Ascension and Pentecost, Christian churches in the southern hemisphere hold ecumenical services to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
The World Council of Churches Strongly Condemns the Attack on the Iranian territory: “an unlawful act that violates international law and the sovereignty of a nation-state.” WCC General Secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay