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
The Nicaea Centenary & Creation Day: 2nd Ecumenical Conference on the New Liturgical Feast
The ecumenical conference in Assisi will explore the potential of establishing Creation Day as a liturgical feast on 1 September in light of the 1700th anniversary of Nicaea, grounding discussions in the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed’s proclamation of our faith in the Triune God as Creator.
When: 5 – 7 May 2025
Day Conference
Nicaea, Then and Now. History, Theology and Ecumenical Significance
You are warmly invited to register for this day conference.
When: Thursday 15 May 2025, 9.00 am start (AEST)
Where: School of Philosophy and Theology, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Chippendale SYDNEY NSW
Conversation on “Bridge-building”
A conversation with Cardinal Chow SJ, Bishop of Hong Kong
Cardinal Stephen Chow Sau-yan SJ, will be in discussion with fellow Jesuit Fr Frank Brennan SJ on the topic of ‘Bridge Building’.
When: Friday 16 May 2025 6- 8 pm AEST, Parramatta NSW, and Livestream
Monday 19 May 5pm AEST, Newman College Parkville VIC
Call for papers
5th Theology Symposium
Nicaea at 1700: A Council for the Ages?
When: Friday 22 – Saturday 23 August 2025
Call for papers: Proposals are invited for 20-minute papers addressing topics on the theme of the Symposium. To be submitted by Monday 20 June, 2025.
Week of Action for Abolition
Sunday 3 August – Saturday 9 August 2025
It has been 80 years since the first use of nuclear weapons, when atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the world witnessed the horror of nuclear power.
Join ICAN Australia, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear weapons, in their week of action.
Spiritus Short Film Prize 2025
Do you know anyone interested in film-making?
The Spiritus Short Film Prize is part of the Canberra Short Film Festival and is sponsored by the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture.
Entries close: 31 August 2025
May Calendar 2025
Domestic Violence Prevention Month
7 National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day
11 Mother’s Day
15-21 National Volunteer Week
26 National Sorry Day
27 National Reconciliation Week begins – ends 3 June
Tribute to Pope Francis, ecumenical prophet of mercy
“Pope Francis’s papacy has been a great gift to the ecumenical movement, and he has been a dedicated collaborator in our efforts toward Christian unity and reconciliation and a prophetic voice for peace, the environment, and justice everywhere.”
Easter Messages from Australia’s National Leaders of Christian Churches in Australia 2025
‘He is Risen’
The Easter cry that is shared by all Christians.
This year, the Western, Orthodox and Oriental Churches will all celebrate Easter on Sunday 20 April 2025.
Easter Message from Act for Peace CEO
This Easter, I want to thank you…. You are part of a story that echoes the truth of Easter: that compassion triumphs over despair. Your generosity and empathy are a true labour of love and in caring for humankind you’re acting for peace in the world.
Elijah Buol OAM
CEO, Act for Peace
Reflection from the President
I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John10:10
The promise of abundance is an interesting one. Jesus describes this giving of abundant life as being his deep purpose and indicates that this is for ‘they’ – sheep of many folds!
Preparing for the Federal Election 2025
Hoping and praying for a just, compassionate and inclusive Australia.
Ahead of the 3 May 2025 polling date, our Churches and related Christian agencies have released statements that reflect our values as Christians.
Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce
Palm Sunday rallies – 13 April 2025
Justice marches for peace and refugees are being held in most capital cities on Palm Sunday.
The Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce (ACRT) endorses these annual events calling for a fair go for refugees and asylum seekers.
Find out if there is an event or rally near you.
Act for Peace
MYANMAR EARTHQUAKE APPEAL
On Friday 28 March, a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar, sending strong tremors across neighbouring countries including Thailand, India, Laos, Bangladesh and China.
GIVE. SHARE. PRAY
First Nations
What does Easter means to an Indigenous Australian?
In his 2015 interview with SBS/NITV Pastor Ray Minniecon says “Easter should be a time for First Nations people to consider the concept of renewal…”
We share the SBS article as Easter approaches this year.