On the 70th Anniversary of the World Council of Churches
Gracious God,
Thank you for your Providence, always giving us enough light for our next step.
Along the way, these 70 years, we have discerned, you want us to be a sign of the coming unity of our whole human family.
WALKING, PRAYING AND WORKING TOGETHER – serving justice and peace
The 10th Central Committee meeting of the World Council of Churches (WCC) has been meeting in Switzerland from 15 - 22 June 2108. NCCA’s Interim General Secretary, Liz Stone was in attendance, NCCA being an ecumenical partner to the WCC, and shares her reflections and photo diary with us.
NCCA President responds to US withdrawal of UNHRC
20 June 2018
Bishop Philip Huggins, NCCA President, reflects on his time with the UN Commission on Human Rights last year and laments the withdrawal of the United States from the UN Human Rights Council.
Registrations close: Friday 29 June 2018
Date: Thursday 5 July 10am-3.30pm
Venue: St James Hall, Level 1, 169-171 Phillip Street, Sydney CBD
The formation of young leaders is critical to the future of our churches. What does best practice look like in developing a leadership pipeline? Can we establish a learning community of those involved in youth formation / leadership initiatives?
Professional Supervision for clergy and church workers (Royal Commission Recommendation 16.45)
Child Safe Standard 5. People working with children are suitable and supported
d. Supervision and people management have a child safety focus
When: Wednesday 18 July 10am – 3pm
Where: St James Hall, Level 1, 169-171 Phillip Street, Sydney CBD
The Australian Refugee Action Network (ARAN) invites registrations from people of faith to attend the 2nd National Conference.
The conference is open to anyone interested in refugee activism and advocacy.
When: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 July
Where: ANMF Building 535 Elizabeth Street Melbourne VIC
Podcast interview makes thoughtful listening
Christine Carolan, the national executive officer Australian Catholic Religious against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) talks about her work in a thought-provoking interview.
1 May 2018
The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council (ACSJC) have released A Pastoral Letter for the Feast of St Joseph the Worker titled A Fair Day's Pay - For the dignity of workers and the good of all. The Pastoral Letter is available online from the ACSJC.
Australian Research Theology Foundation Inc. (ARTFinc)
Funding applications for religious and educational projects within Australia are welcomed by ARTFinc for projects in the Church in 2018-2019. Themes can range from academic theology to Christian education at the grassroots.
Applications close: 30 June 2018
Safe Church Training Agreement
WA training and ecumenical gathering
Royal Commission recommendations and the 10 Child Safe standards.
Date: Saturday 25 August 2018 - 9am to 4pm
Venue: Uniting Church Noranda – 79 Camboon Road, Noranda WA
World Christian leaders' invitation to join the Season of Creation
1 September was proclaimed a Day of Prayer for Creation by the Orthodox in 1989 and repeated by Pope Francis in 2015. The season takes us through to the feast of St. Francis on 4 October. Christians of all denominations and locations are invited to participate in an ecumenical Season of Creation.
Events
Abraham Conference 2018 - Parramatta NSW
Pillars of Peace - Jews, Christians and Muslims working together - Sunday 5 August, Parramatta NSW
National Museum of Australia - Canberra ACT
So That You Might Know Each Other: Faith and Culture in Islam - on show until 22 July 2018
