During the past week, I enjoyed the privilege of participating in the Asia Mission Conference organized by the Christian Conference of Asia. Between 400 and 600 people attended the five-day conference which included a celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Christian Conference of Asia.

Somalia

Let us pray for the victims, their families, friends and people affected by the bombings in Mogadishu on Saturday 14 October.

Coptic Church in Egypt

Let us pray for our Christian brothers and sisters in Egypt facing increased violence and persecution.

Unite in support of adult survivors of childhood trauma

Interfaith Prayers at Pitt Street Uniting Church, 264 Pitt St, Sydney NSW

3pm Sunday, October 22, 2017

Pitt Street Uniting Church will be holding a now annual service in honour of Blue Knot Day 2017, drawing from the multi-faith communities of the Greater Sydney region.

Panel discussion 

You are invited to attend this discussion on Voluntary Assisted Dying, presented by the Council of Christians and Jews (Victoria).

3:00pm, Sunday 29 October 2017.  

Eva Besen Centre at the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia (Vic)

An invitation to join the celebration

Together in Hope

Tuesday, 31 October 2017, Adelaide City, SA

Adelaide City will host a full day of events – and you are invited to join Australian Lutherans and Catholics in commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. 

Leaning into the Spirit

Hurry, registrations close soon.

Monday 6 – Thursday 9 November 2017.

University House, Australian National University, Canberra.

For Registrations and conference details visit the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture website.   

Bringing hope and healing to the world through the Christmas Bowl  

Christmas is the time that we celebrate God’s gift to us, the arrival of His son Jesus. Since 1949 Australian Christians have worked together through the Christmas Bowl to respond to Christ’s call to feed the hungry, heal the sick and welcome the stranger.

Wi-fi at Church - asset or liability?

Accessing the internet in modern Australia is expected, if not required, in order for leaders to run services and ministries. Making internet access freely available on the church property, available to almost anyone, all the time, is convenient but presents risks.

Congratulations!

International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons  - ICAN

Nobel Peace Prize 2017

Bishop Suriel, Coptic Orthodox Church in Australia

Honorary Doctorate - Australian Catholic University 

Admin, Youth, Networking & Events Coordinator

The  full-time position is now open for applications and will be located at the newly-opened Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations (CCCMR) in Blacktown, NSW.

Applications close: 12:00 midnight Sunday 19 November 2017

Six faiths unite

Religious cooperation on the steps of Parliament House, Victoria.

On Wednesday 11 October representatives of six religions presented a statement on the Voluntary Dying Bill to Mr James Merlino, Victorian Deputy Premier.