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.

Religious Short Film Prize

Spiritus Short Film PrizeĀ 
The Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture 2023 Spiritus Short Film Prize aims to contribute to a vision of hope and the common good for Australia.
Entries close:Ā 11:59 pm (Pacific Time) 31 August 2023Ā 

Ecumenical event SA

Imagining a Safer World
Churches Together SA are holding an in-person event with video presentation fromĀ World Council of ChurchesĀ Director of International Affairs, Peter Prove
When:Ā Sunday 13 August 2023
Where:Ā Prospect Road UCA,Ā 174 Prospect Road,Ā Prospect, SA

Bishop Michael Putney Lecture

Memorial Lecture
Mission in Context:Ā Deep Resonances Between WCC and Roman Catholic Perspectives
When:Ā Tuesday 15 August, 7:00 – 9:30 pm AEST
Where:Ā The Hanly Room,Ā Francis Rush Centre,Ā 196 Charlotte StreetĀ Brisbane QLD.

Interfaith Event

Interfaith Dialogues: Faith and the Democratic
The Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture and Bluestar Institute are presenting an evening of interfaith dialogue, hosted by renowned political journalist, Paul Bongiorno
WhenĀ Wednesday 12 July 2023 6.00-8.00 pm AEST
Where:Ā The Chapel, Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, 15 Blackall

President’s reflection

I have come so that they may have life, and have it more abundantly
(John 10:10)
When Jesus says ‘that they may have life…’ the words are directed beyond himself towards others….

King’s Birthday Honours 2023

Service to refugees and asylum seekers.
In the recent King’s BirthdayĀ honours many people were recognised for their contribution to religious organisations and services.
The NCCA congratulates all of them, with a very special mention to our friend,Ā Reverend Mee Won Yang OAM, a valued member of the NCCA’s ACRT.

Act for Peace

Zimbabwe is facing a huge crisis.
A home is more than a house. It’s a place where we feel safe and secure.Ā 
Our changing climate has meant that entire communities are at risk of being forced from their homes.Ā 
You can help.Ā 

Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce

‘Finding Freedom – Through Education’
ONLINE WEBINAR:Ā Overcoming barriers to higher education for refugees and people seeking asylum
When:Ā Monday 19 June 2023
Time:Ā 7:00-8:00 pm AEST

Our Churches

Coptic Orthodox Church
Christians wounded amid military fighting in Sudan
Speaking to NCCA’s National Church Leaders at a meeting in Sydney on Wednesday 14 June 2023, Bishop Daniel of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Sydney and Affiliated Regions asked for prayers and advocacy for the people of Sudan affected by the current military fighting in Sudan.

Christian Conference of Asia

New date confirmed
Asia SundayĀ 17 September 2023
Theme:Ā ‘God, Renew Us in Your Spirit and Restore the Creation’

Funding applications welcomed

Australian Research Theology Foundation Inc.Ā (ARTFinc)
Funding applications for religious and educational projects within Australia are welcomed for projects in the Church inĀ 2023-24.Ā Themes can range from academic theology to Christian education at the grassroots.
Applications close:Ā 30 June 2023Ā 

NAIDOC Week 2023

Join in
NAIDOC Week celebrations will be held fromĀ 2-9 July 2023
2023 Theme:Ā ‘For our Elders’Ā Ā 

Come Together For Yes

Towards recognition, towards a voiceĀ 
Start-off this NAIDOC week by coming together for Yes!
When:Ā Sunday, 2 July 2023
Where:Ā Events are being held nationwide.

Multicultural Scholarship

The Carla Zampatti Scholarship for Young Women
The Scholarship supports young women from new and emerging culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to achieve their aspirations and goals in life.Ā 

July Calendar 2023

1 The Coming of the Light
2 NAIDOC Week begins
13Ā  Ashala Puja / Dharma Day (Buddhism)Ā 
19 HijrahĀ (Islam)
30 World Day against Trafficking in PersonsĀ