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.
World Council of Churches
WCC News
Northern Hemisphere Christians celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025
The Week of Prayer will be celebrated in Australia in the week between Ascension and Pentecost, 1 – 8 June 2025.
The World Community for Christian Meditation
WCCM Academy
Applications are now open for a new cohort of students to study at the The World Community for Christian Meditation (WCCM) Academy.
What: A two-year study program of interdisciplinary religious study rooted in contemplative practice.
When: begins in late March 2025.
Where: study online with three residential study and practice periods per year.
Safeguarding webinar
Reflections on governance from Synod on Synodality
Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd (ACSL) invite registrations for this learning opportunity.
When: Wednesday 29 January 2025, 3.00pm – 4.00pm (AEDT)
Where: Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd online learning platform.
Online prayer – Human Trafficking
The International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking
World Day of Prayer – Online Marathon of Prayer
Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) invite you to join this global prayer to help end human trafficking and slavery.
When: Friday 7 February 2025
Time: (from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm CET) [8:00pm NSW/VIC/TAS, 7:30 pm SA, 7:00pm QLD, 5:00pm WA]
Safer Internet Day 2025
11 February 2024
Safer Internet Day!
Join the millions of people around the world who come together for a better internet. Celebrate all the ways the internet brings us together to work, learn and share.
Interfaith dialogue conference
Heads, Hearts and Hands: What can dialogue do for us?
In a world torn by violence, dissension, othering and hatred, is there a role for dialogue?
When: Sunday, 2 February to Tuesday, 4 February 2025.
Where: Trinity College Theological School, Parkville and Temple Beth Israel, St Kilda, MELBOURNE, VIC
World Interfaith Harmony Lecture 2025
Virtual Lecture
Topic: Acknowledging Respect & Inclusion of Indigenous Nations Spirituality: In a Nation that Embraces Many Diverse Cultures and Faiths
Guest Speaker: Prof Ann Pattel Gray.
When: Wednesday 5th February
Time: 5:30pm AEDT. (5:00pm SA, 4:30pm QLD, 4:00pm NT, 2:30pm WA)
February calendar 2025
| February | |
| 1-7 | World Interfaith Harmony Week |
| 4 | International Day of Human Fraternity |
| 8 | International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking |
| 10 | Chinese New Year | Buddhism |
| 11 | Safer Internet Day |
| 13 | 2008: Anniversary of National Apology Day |
Prayer for those affected by Los Angeles Wildfires
This is my comfort in my distress, that your promise gives me life.  Psalm 119:50 (NRSVUE) Â
‘The certainty of the love of God’
Pray for the communities of Southern California.
Reflection from the President
“For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” Matthew 18:20
These few words from Jesus mean a lot to us as a promise and assurance.Â
NCCA Annual Review
2023- 2024
NCCA General Secretary, Ms Liz Stone, has presented the NCCA Annual Review for 2023-2024. The Annual Review contains information relating to the activities and programs of the National Council of Churches in Australia.Â
NCCA condemns attack on Melbourne synagogue
6 December 2024
The National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) strongly condemns the arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne earlier today.
2025 – Full Year Prayer Cycle with Lectionary Readings for Year C
2025Â Ecumenical Prayer CycleÂ
Full Year Prayer Cycle with Lectionary Readings for Year C
The National Council of Churches in Australia follows the World Council of Churches prayer cycle with additional prayers for our Ecumenical partners and bible readings from the Common Lectionary.Â
Prayers for Peace at Advent
Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Isaiah 40:1
As we look towards the Feast of the Nativity, the NCCA prays for a just peace for the many people of the world for whom this coming season will hold little joy or hope.Â
May God’s love and comfort surround all those who are burdened.
Prayers to end Family and Domestic Violence
Prayer to End Family and Domestic Violence from Catholic Social Services VictoriaÂ
We long for the time you have promised, when violence is banished…
and the work and wealth of our world is justly shared.