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.
New Season of Creation short video
QCT’s Season of Creation video is approximately two minutes long, suitable for playing at the start of a Church service.
Ecumenical International Youth Day 2026: Creating healing spaces, 13 August
Ecumenical International Youth Day 2026 with the theme of “Restore, Empower, Strengthen, Thrive,” invites young people, churches, and faith communities around the world to become active agents of healing, restoration, reconciliation, and hope.
Interfaith program brings Catholic and Muslim students together
More than 150 students from six schools across Greater Sydney gathered celebrate the conclusion of this year’s session of the Interfaith Encounters Program
Community sponsorship in Australia is entering a new phase
When a group of Australian Jewish friends decided to support a newly-arrived Muslim family, all of their lives would change.
National Safeguarding Conference 19-21 August 2026
The conference will bring together those who carry responsibility for safeguarding across churches, agencies, and organisations associated with the church.
Domestic and Family Violence Awareness & Prevention Courses
DV-Alert Domestic and Family Violence Response Training
An Experiment in Peace Funding
The Jan de Voogd Peace Fund was a bold, time-limited experiment in funding peace building and social change. Guided by Quaker values, the Fund supported 31 projects advancing peace, justice and nonviolent action across Australia and beyond.
Calendar
Dates for your diary for August
President’s Reflection
Australians need to face up to some communal honesty. In recent weeks we have heard of a number of women murdered by their partners, or someone they know. The media reports other stories of violence and assault and so we all feel unsettled by this narrative.
Prayer for the Holy Land
We pray for peace in the Holy Land.
NCCA Statement on Multiculturalism and Respect for Religions
In the light of the recent commentary on the nature of Australian society as multicultural or monocultural; the National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) recognises and affirms that Australia is a multicultural and multi-religious society.
NCCA grant funding for 2026-2027
The NCCA is now accepting applications for funding for First Nations initiatives and for Ecumenical initiatives.
Act for Peace is seeking new Board Directors
Act for Peace is seeking expressions of interest for additional Board Directors to help guide the organisation through its next strategic chapter.
NCCA affirms call for action for Stolen Generations
NCCA welcomes the publication of ‘From Sorry to Action – A plan to act on Bringing them home (2026-2028)’ for the Stolen Generations.
Talanoa – Decolonising Spirituality
A Talanoa, a Pacific practice of gathering to share stories, wisdom and discuss questions and challenges was held recently in Sydney.