How We Work

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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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.

Prayer for Peace

As we approach the International Day of Peace – 21 September

Lord, we pray for the power to be gentle,
the strength to be forgiving,
the patience to be understanding,
and the endurance to accept the consequences

Online Lunchtime Prayer and Reflection

Season of Creation Prayer  –  Register online now

The NCCA will be holding one more online lunchtime prayer in the coming weeks. You are warmly invited to register your attendance for this event.

When: Wednesday 1 October 2025 12:30 pm (AEST)

Reflection from the President

For there is no distinction,
since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God 
(Romans 3: 22b-23a)

What we say and then, how it is heard and understood, is not in our control.

Act for Peace

Local heroes in the warzone of Gaza

In Gaza, the night brings no peace. The hum of bombs fills the streets, and families go to bed hungry and afraid. Amid this fear, ACT Alliance local partners continue to show up, risking everything to help others. One of them recently shared her story.

International Aid in Gaza

ACT Alliance representative reports on urgent needs in Gaza

George Majaj, the ACT Alliance regional representative in the Middle East and North Africa, recently spoke with the World Council of Churches, outlining the desperate situation in Gaza.

Act for Peace, NCCA’s international aid agency, is a member of ACT Alliance.

Safe Church

National Office for Child Safety Update – launch of new resources

The National Office for Child Safety has published 3 animated videos to support organisations who engage with children and young people with disability implement the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.

NCLS Research – Faith beyond the pulpit

What are our local churches doing beyond worship on Sunday?

Reaching out into the local community is essential to discipleship and growth. Findings from National Church Life Survey (NCLS) indicate that our local churches are relatively active but asks “What could your church do more intentionally?”

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia

Exaltation of the Holy Cross – 14 September

This major feast day of the Orthodox, Oriental and Roman churches fell on Sunday this year.

His Eminence, Archbishop Makarios, celebrated the event with the Greek Orthodox community and clergy of Adelaide.

World Council of Churches

The WCC has released two new publications from the Global Ecumenical Theological Institute (GETI)

  • GETI 2025: Where Now for Visible Unity? – An Ecumenical Reader
  • GETI 2025 Prayer Book – Where Now for Visible Unity?

Both publications are available for download from the WCC website.

Christian Conference of Asia

Training ambassadors for peace based on religious cooperation

2025 Young Ambassadors of Peace in Asia (YAPA) – Theme: “Sustaining Peace in Asia through Religious Cooperation”

This week-long training workshop, recently held at the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) headquarters in Chiang Mai, Thailand, brought together 30 young peace activists from across Asia, representing diverse faith traditions.

‘Gaza challenges us all’

An Editorial by Rev Dr Patrick McInerney CMI, Director, Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations

No food!    No water!   No medicines!    No shelter!
No security!    No peace!   No justice!   
No end in sight!

Public Lecture

You are invited to register to attend the Opening Lecture of the Asia-Pacific Early Christian Studies Society Conference.

Professor Wendy Mayer will speak on the topic, “Approaching John Chrysostom as an Interpreter of Scripture in the Twenty-First Century.”

When: Thursday 25 September 2025 6:00 – 8:00 pm (AEST)

Where: St Benedict’s Hall, UNDA, Chippendale SYDNEY – IN PERSON