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 executive committee condemns atrocities being perpetrated in Gaza
The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee has condemned the atrocities being perpetrated in Gaza by the State of Israel, recognizing that the current government is pursuing policies that are not supported by many Israelis.
Christian Conference of Asia
CCA expresses concerns over recent events
The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) has released a statement expressing concern for the increase in religious extremism and the continued persecution of religious minorities in South Asia.
“We call on all faith communities to uphold the values of tolerance, mutual respect, and harmony”, CCA General Secretary, Dr Mathews George Chunakara
Domestic Violence Prevention
Resources and Prayers Alarmingly, in Australia, one in three women experience physical violence in their lifetime. One in six Australian
National Day of Prayer 2025
SATURDAY 7 JUNE 2025
Churches and prayer groups are invited to register for the National Day of Prayer (NDOP2025)
2025 Theme: The Preeminence of Christ is based on Colossians 1:15-20.
Where: to be held all across Australia
Refugee Week 2025
15 – 21 June
Theme: Finding Freedom: Diversity in Community
During Refugee Week, celebrate the inclusive communities across Australia that open their arms to those seeking protection.
Start planning now! Information and resources are available from the Refugee Council of Australia
Multifaith Prayer Service for Peace in the Middle East
You are invited to join the in-person Prayer Service in Sydney to pray for peace in the Middle East on 12 June 2025.
Share in a simple service of scripture, prayer and silence in a call for peace in the Middle East, presented by representatives of each of the three Abrahamic faiths – Jewish, Christian and Muslim.
Save the date
Religions for Peace Australia AGM & Annual Discussion Day 2025
Both of these important events will be held in Melbourne in person and online.
- AGM: Wednesday 11 June 6:30-8:30pm AEST | 6pm ACST (SA/NT) | 4:30pm AWST (WA)
- Annual Discussion Day: Thursday 12 June 9:30am-3:30pm AEST | 9am ACST (SA/NT) | 7:30am AWST (WA)
June Calendar 2025
1-8 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
2 Shavuot | Judaism
3 Mabo Day
8 Pentecost | Christianity
15 – 20 National Refugee Week
Vale Franciscus
Celebrating the gifts of the papacy of Pope Francis – warm, generous and challenging
The Christian family of churches in Australia, together with our Catholic sisters and brothers, feel a shared loss of Pope Francis as a shepherd, witness, servant and pilgrim in our journey of common faith in our Risen Lord Jesus Christ, Saviour of the world.
Act for Peace
A Call to Prayer and Reflection as Australia Votes
As our nation prepares to head to the polls this weekend, we take a moment to pause and prayerfully reflect.
Act for Peace bids a warm farewell to CEO, Elijah Buol OAM
First Nations
Pope Francis’ legacy for First Nations people
Australian First Nation Catholics were holding on to the hope that Pope Francis would make a visit to Australia, and perhaps apologise or recognise the Stolen Generations during his Papacy. This was not to be.
Safe Church Program
- New resources for parents and carers – An update from the Commission for Children and Young People, Victoria
- Griffith University grooming survey – this is anonymous and should only take 20 minutes to complete
Care of Creation
Australian and Pacific theologians reflect on the environmental legacy of Pope Francis
Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical Laudato Si, which focuses on the environment, has drawn global attention from theologians and academics and earned him the label of ‘the green Pope’.
McCrindle Report 2025
An Undercurrent of Faith
The new McCrindle report shares findings of Australians and their relationship to spirituality and religion.
It shows that younger Christian are highly motivated believers, and many Australians are on a quest for meaning.
The new McCrindle report shares findings of Australians and their relationship to spirituality and religion.
It shows that younger Christian are highly motivated believers, and many Australians are on a quest for meaning.
Anglican Church of Australia
Hope25
During an intentional season between Easter and Pentecost 2025, the Anglican Church aims to share with its communities the hope that Jesus offers in an uncertain world. Hope25 is an outreach to empower parishes and communities.