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

Eyewitness to Armenians displaced from their homes – WCC delegation
Hundreds of ethnic Armenians, that are the majority population in the enclave of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), have been arriving into Armenia in response to shelling by Azerbaijan’s armed forces on 19 September 2023. 

Entering the Year of Mark

“The Fringe of Jesus’ Cloak: Evoking a Liminal Identity”
An in person and streamed event.
With: Dr Toar Hutagalung, Director of Theology & Church History, Uniting College of Leadership and Theology
When: Wednesday 11 October 7:00 pm ACDT
Where: Uniting College for Leadership & Theology, SA – An in person and streamed event

Nakba Exhibition

No Place to Lay My Head
An exhibition commemorating the 75th anniversary of Al Nakba (‘The Catastrophe’) that saw hundreds of thousands of Palestinians made refugees.
When: on now till 28 October 2023, during church opening times
Where: St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne VIC

Wellspring and Iona Listening Pilgrimage

“Caring for Country”
You are invited to join the Care for Creation Listening Pilgrimage. A small travelling team will be traversing Australia to listen, learn and share. 
When: on now till 1 November 2023
Where: variety of locations throughout Australia.

Indigenous Theology Conference

NEW DATES
Raising Our Tribal Voice for Justice: An Indigenous Theological Revolution 
A 4-day Conference with a focus on an Indigenous theological voice to Churches. Early bird tickets on sale now!  
When: 5 – 8 February 2024 
Where: University of Divinity, Box Hill Campus VIC.

Interfaith News

Vale Jeremy Jones AM
“May his memory be a blessing”
Jeremy Jones is warmly remembered as a “legend” of the Australian Jewish community and for his immense legacy in building relationships across faith and cultural boundaries.

Reflection and news from the President

“We have spoken frankly to you Corinthians; our heart is wide open to you.
There is no restriction in our affections, but only in yours. 
In return—I speak as to children—open wide your hearts also.”
(2 Corinthians 6:11-13) 

2023 NCCA Stakeholder Survey

The National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) has engaged in a process to seek to understand the landscape for Australia’s national churches and explore how we might live our desire to be better together.
Survey closes: 27 October 2023. 
We encourage you to participate in this important survey.   

NCCA Funding

The NCCA has two funding opportunities currently available
Refugee Support Fund Grant: Applications due Monday 30 October 2023. 

  • The Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Development Fund:  Applications due Monday 30 October 2023. 

First Nations

The Voice referendum
Music:

  • A Song for The Voice – Anglican Church Southern Queensland (ACSQ)
  • Spirit Dream & One People One Land – Monica Brown 

Press Release: Faith Leaders for The Voice

Act for Peace

A letter from Janet Cousens, Outgoing CEO, Act for Peace
At the end of this month, Act for Peace bids farewell to its CEO of the last six and a half years, Janet Cousens.
Read her farewell letter, where she reflects on her remarkable journey with Act for Peace and introduces the new Interim CEO. 

Safe Church Program

Climate change and Child Safety
A new study, co-authored by the World Council of Churches shows that climate change poses a growing threat to children’s health and well-being.

Quakers Australia

News from the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)  

  • September action: third time asking for ‘Integrity in Public Office’
  • Media Release: 4 September 2023 

Season of Creation

Let Justice and Peace Flow  
 “But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!” (Amos 5: 24)  
Celebrate the Season of Creation. 

  • Church and Christian community resources are now available.
  • Laudato ‘Si – a second letter is to be released by Pope Francis on 4 October

Season of Creation events

Rev James Bhagwan in Adelaide, SA
You are invited to join Rev James Bhagwan, General Secretary, Pacific Conference of Churches at either of the following ecumenical events:

  • Polkinghorne Oration with Rev James Bhagwan – Thursday 5 October 2023
  • Breakfast with Rev James Bhagwan – Friday 6 October 2023