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.
Care of Creation
Act and pray for climate justice
- Stewardship of the Earth Conference: Saturday 14 June 9.30 am–5 pm. Attend in person, North Parramatta, Sydney NSW
- World Day of Prayer for Creation: on 1 September 2025 pray for ‘a lasting, shared peace that gives rise to hope’
Our Churches
Catholic Church in Australia
Statement on Peace for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity from Australian Catholic Bishops
“we belong to one human family which is best nurtured by a world free of war and focused on peace building.”
World Council of Churches
Pentecost message 2025 – Unity in Diversity
In their Pentecost message for 2025, the presidents of the World Council of Churches (WCC) reflect on the significance of unity within diversity.
“Wherever you are… may the Holy Spirit bless you with comfort and challenge, with a voice to speak the good news and with the hope of unity.”
Christian Conference of Asia
CCA International Consultation on Migration Program
“Combatting Forced Migration, Human Trafficking, and Increased Cyber Crime in Asia.”
- CCA Invitation to Nominate a Participant for CCA International Consultation on Migration Program: Bangkok, August 2025
- NCCA sponsorship opportunity: EOI by 30 June 2025
Modern slavery action
Take Action!
A campaign by Be Slavery Free to hold chocolate makers accountable for its cocoa supply chain practices.
Church Statements on Gaza
We pray for Governments, Churches, and conscientious individuals to act against ongoing atrocities in the Holy Land and work towards a just solution for lasting peace.
The following resources contain Statements made by Churches and Christian communities on the current situation in Gaza. As more statements are released they will be added to this page. Please keep visiting this page
Advocacy campaign
Stop Annexation: End the Occupation
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has launched an advocacy campaign through its Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI) to amplify local voices and raise awareness about the daily realities of life under occupation and the impact of international law violations on individuals and communities.
Overseas study scholarships
Applications are invited from those working in Mission Studies, World Christianity, Intercultural Theology or a cognate field for study at The Overseas Christian Mission Study Centre at Princeton Theological Seminary.
Submission Deadline: Monday 30 June 2025
NCCA Statement
NCCA condemns hate crimes, urges prayer for communal harmony
23 May 2025
The National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) restates our condemnation of hate crimes and acts of terror directed towards any person especially people of faith and people of ethnic minorities.
NCCA Media Release
21 May 2025
Need for massive humanitarian response in Gaza
The National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) welcomes the solidarity among leaders of donor countries and the international community in their joint call on Israel to allow the passage of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Reflection from the President
… looking to Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith … (Hebrews 12:2a)
There are seasons of change. We are in Autumn and around us the leaves on trees are telling the story of season change.
NCCA expresses concern
National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) President, Rev John Gilmore, on 8 May 2025, expressed grave concern about the escalation of violence between India and Pakistan after the killing of tourists in the disputed Kashmir region that borders the Indus River.
NCCA online prayer
“Do you believe this?” (John 11:26).
You are invited to join the NCCA during lunchtime for Prayer & Reflection in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
When: Wednesday 4 June 2025 to start at 1.00pm AEST
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025
Marking the 1700th Anniversary, Christian Ecumenical Council Nicaea
When: 1 – 8 June 2025
Theme: “Do you believe this?” (John 11:26).
The 2025 prayers and reflections for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity were prepared by the brothers and sisters of the monastic community of Bose in northern Italy.
Resources are available to download here.
World Council of Churches resource
“Praying for Togetherness to a God of Togetherness”
The resource is provided by the World Council of Churches as a resource for households, schools, and church services where all ages are present.
Centred around the Nicene Creed, the resource provides a unique opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the common faith of Christians, which was put into words in the Creed at the Council of Nicaea, 1700 years ago in 325 AD.