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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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Creation Care

COP30 Prayer Vigil: Praying for climate justice

Join a gathering of Uniting Church communities, to pray that world leaders listen to the cries of the Earth and the voices of those on the margins.

When: Thursday 20 November 7:00 pm AEDT

Where: Dr Moulton Congregation (Auburn Parish), 2 Tilba St, Berala Sydney NSW

Assyrian Church of the East

His Holiness Mar Awa III and Pope Leo XIV meet to progress Christian Unity

The Leader of the Assyrian Church of the East met in a private audience with the Pope, where they discussed unity between the Catholic Church and Assyrian Church of the East. Australia’s Archbishop, His Beatitude Mar Meelis Zaia AM was among the attending clergy.

World Council of Churches

Anglican Bishops in Sudan urge immediate ceasefire and humanitarian access

Atrocities in Sudan continue to alarm the world. The war, which began on April 15, 2023, has forced an estimated 12 million people from their homes. Many of these displaced individuals settled as refugees in nations including South Sudan, Chad, Egypt, Uganda, and the Central African Republic

Ecumenical Youth Workshop

A Online Workshop to strengthen faith-based advocacy and Christian duty
“Human rights: A Christian duty” , hosted by the World Council of Churches (WCC). The initiative seeks to empower young Christians to engage actively and faithfully in national and international advocacy for justice and human dignity.

When: 28 November 2025 – in two sessions (choose the session that suits you best)

Schedule A:  7:00-9:30 pm (Syd/Melb) AEDT | 09:00–11:30 CET or 

Schedule B: 11:00 pm-1:30 am (Syd/Melb) AEDT | 13:00–15:30 CET 

Online course – A Just online world

“Just Digital” online course explores ethical issues of our digital lives.

The World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) is launching Module 2 of “Just Digital!” a self-paced e-course that invites individuals and groups to explore the ethical issues of our digital lives and take action for a more just online world.

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

25 November – 10 December 

Common Grace invites you to journey with them through 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

Join them in exploring why healthy relationships are so important, and what it looks like when they are far from healthy.

Sign up now to receive their daily blog series before the series starts, 25 November 2025.

Online Climate Safety Plan Launch

Renew Australia For All launches the Climate Safety Plan

You are invited to be part of this people-powered push for climate-safe, resilient communities. Together, we can adapt—and build resilience that leaves no one behind. 

When – choose the session that suits you best:

Monday 10 November 2025, 1:30–2:30pm  [AEDT Syd/Melb/Hob]  1:00- 2:00 [ACDT Adl]  12:30 -1:30pm [AEST Brisbane] 10:30- 11:30am [AWST Perth] 

Wednesday 12 November 2025, 7:00–8:00pm  [AEDT Syd/Melb/Hob] |  6:30- 7:30 [ACDT Adl]   |   6:00 -7:00pm [AEST Brisbane]  |  4:00 – 5:00pm [AWST Perth]   

Advent webinar

The Story of Bethlehem

Contextualising Life in Palestine

A Conversation with Mercy Aiken and Cole Martin, followed by a Q&A

When: Sunday 30 November 2025 at 2:00pm Syd, Melb (AEDT) 4:00pm Auckland NZ

Roundtable Discussion

Australia’s Immigration Debate: Where next?
Attend in person (Canberra, ACT) or via livestream
This roundtable gives Australians the opportunity to engage in the debate respectfully and be informed by leading experts.
Host: Stan Grant
When: Monday 24 November 2025 5:30-6:45 pm (AEDT)

Reflection from the President

This is my command: Love each other. (John 15:17)

From time to time there is a discussion online, among friends or within the church about what is most important in life…There is an obvious conclusion to this question – our relationship with God through Jesus Christ is most important.

Prayer for Peace

Lord Jesus Christ, our God, who is the Source of life and peace in heaven and on earth, pour out the grace of your peace on a world troubled by war and hatred.

Act for Peace

Hope for Peace in Gaza

The world seems to be collectively holding its breath, desperately hoping the ceasefire in Gaza holds and peace is finally achieved.

Safe Church

Social Media Minimum Age

eSafety has released new guidance for the online industry, outlining the reasonable steps age-restricted social media platforms must take to prevent Australian children under 16 from having accounts on their services from 10 December 2025. 

Community Safeguarding

GambleAware Week

20-26 October 2025

There’s more to lose than money! Know what’s at stake this GambleAware Week.

Joint Statement on recent ceasefire in Gaza

Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem release a statement in the hope for an end to the war in Gaza.

[The Almighty] makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear, he burns the shields with fire.
He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. (Psalm 46:9–10)