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.
Reflection from the President
“With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing.
My brothers and sisters, this should not be.” James 3:9-10
I am intrigued by the way that James writes about the difficulties of the ‘taming of the tongue’.
Gaza ceasefire
Peace with Justice
O Lord, you will hear the desire of the meek; you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear to do justice for the orphan and the oppressed, so that those from earth may strike terror no more. Psalm 10:17– 18
It is with prayerful gratitude that we received the news that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas had been reached, and that arrangements had begun for the exchange of hostages.
Act for Peace
Appeal updates from Act for Peace
- Gaza – following the ceasefire and hostage release
deal between Israel and Hamas last week, now is a crucial time to give
to the Middle East Appeal. - Vanuatu – recovery efforts continue in Vanuatu in
the aftermath of the 7.3 magnitude quake. Giving to the Emergency Appeal
will help support our Pacific neighbours impacted by the disaster.
First Nations
Listening deeply
Just released: Australia Day 2025 Reflection and Discernment Guide from the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC)
NATSICC urges the nation to engage in deep reflection and prayer as Australia Day 2025 approaches.
January 26 2025
Prayers, reflections, statements
Church and Christian community resources for Australia Day, Aboriginal Sunday & Day of Mourning.
An opportunity to walk together with open hearts on January 26.
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 |
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Development Fund (ATSIDF)
Funding human development is a tangible expression of the Churches’ support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples to develop their communities and their participation in the wider Australian and international communities.
NCCA Public Statement
GAZA – Need for lasting ceasefire and end to ongoing suffering
O Lord, you will hear the desire of the meek; you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear to do justice for the orphan and the oppressed, so that those from earth may strike terror no more. Psalm 10:17– 18
“We welcome the peace initiatives … and offer prayerful support for all the parties trying to broker a lasting peace for Gaza” Rev John Gilmore, NCCA President.