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.
A Journey in Jewish Philosophy from Maimonides to Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
Explore the wisdom of Judaism’s greatest philosophical minds in this intimate three session introduction to Jewish thought in the Great Synagogue, Sydney, beginning March 16.
Thank You – Kiddush
A special “Thank You” Kiddush and Service for those who have supported the Jewish Community at the Ark Centre, 5.45PM Friday 13 February, 7 Cato Street, Hawthorn East, Melbourne, VIC.
Lunar New Year 2026
The Lunar New Year falls on 17 February 2026, ushering in the Year of the Horse.
Reflection from the President
“Owe no one anything, except to love one another, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law” (Romans 13:8).
These past weeks have not been easy. We have celebrated Christmas and the New Year, and we are living with the impact of the tragedy of the Bondi Beach attack.
NCCA News
The lead up to new hate speech and gun control legislation provoked concerns from a wide range of groups including the Churches. NCCA’s General Secretary, Liz Stone appeared before the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security.
NCCA Annual Review
2024- 2025
NCCA General Secretary, Ms Liz Stone, has presented the NCCA Annual Review for 2024-2025. The Annual Review contains information relating to the activities and programs of the National Council of Churches in Australia.
Prayer for Australia Day
God of all nations, we pray for our country Australia. We give thanks for all the blessings we receive from this ancient and mysterious land …
New CEO for Act for Peace
“The National Council of Churches in Australia welcomes the appointment of Andrew Hassett as the CEO of Act for Peace,” says NCCA President, Reverend John Gilmore.
Aboriginal Sunday, January 25th
Resources to help commemorate Aboriginal Sunday, 25th January.
Safe Church
The eSafety Commissioner has published a free online book called Let’s talk about being safe online. The book is designed to help parents, carers and children 7 and older explore online safety together …
WCC Blog – Creation is Groaning
The World Council of Churches exists to fulfill Christ’s prayer “that they may all be one” (John 17:21). But as we observe the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in 2026, I have to ask: have we made unity too exclusively human? Read the blog by Louk Andrianos.
The Salvation Army’s Moneycare Program
9.7 million Australians are starting 2026 in debt and 45% are feeling pressure to spend more than they can afford. The Salvation Army’s Moneycare programme can help.
World Council of Churches
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026 is currently underway in the Northern Hemisphere. With more than 100 years of history, this annual observance involves Christian communities throughout the world.
WCC Vacancy
The World Council of Churches has the following vacancy: Director of the Commission on World Mission and Evangelism at 100%, based in Geneva.
Deadline for Applications: 31 January 2026