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.
Global Week of Prayer 6-13 September
24-7 Prayer is an international, interdenominational movement of prayer, mission and justice; a non-stop prayer meeting that has continued for every minute of this century so far, in over half the countries on Earth.
Save the Dates for pre-COP31 events
The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change is organising events to call for action on climate change, 4-6 October.
Naomi Paget Seminars October 2026
The Australian Volunteer Emergency Chaplaincy Alliance is pleased to host Dr. Naomi Paget for Seminars, October 2026
Entangled Worlds: Seeking Understanding Through Faith and Science
The conference will delve into the history and prospects of the dialogue between science and religion, 6-8 November.
Calendar
Dates for your diary for September
General Secretary’s Reflection
General Secretary, Liz Stone reflects on concluding her work with the NCCA.
A Prayer for the People caught in the Earthquake in Indonesia
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of near Flores island in Indonesia. At least 70 people were killed and almost 1,200 injured.
National Council of Churches in Australia: Statement on Social Cohesion
Social Cohesion is about building trust that allows people from different cultural and religious backgrounds to live together with mutual respect, shared responsibility and hope.
Catholic and Anglican Church leaders speak out on social cohesion
Catholic and Anglican bishops urge a renewed focus on ways to make Australia a more cohesive society.
You’re invited to an Action Evening for #EndTheWaiting in Sydney
Come for connection over dinner, hear from the Common Grace team, and then take real action together.
Protect fairness in Australia’s migration and refugee protection system
The Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce has signed the community petition to the Prime Minister urging the Government not to proceed with reported changes that would take away work rights from people seeking asylum.
WCC general secretary on International Youth Day: “you are already creating healing spaces”
In a message of greeting to the Ecumenical International Youth Day event on 13 August, World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay reflected on the day’s theme, “Creating Healing Spaces: R.E.S.T. – Restore, Empower, Strengthen, Thrive.”
The School for Ecumenical Leadership Formation (SELF), Chiang Mai
From 26 October to 1 November 2026, students and young leaders from across the region will gather in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Catholic Church leaders express solidarity with the people of the last remaining Christian village in the West Bank
Call to end the violence against Palestinian Christians in the West Bank
Anglican General Synod Passes Motion on Palestine With Overwhelming Support, Melbourne, 14 August 2026
Synod in solidarity with people of Gaza