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.
Reflection from the President
If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honoured, all rejoice together with it. Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. (I Corinthians 12:26-27)
Within the Christian community there continues to be a difference in the ways that we express and understand our common faith. At times this can lead to a polarised outcome where one claims to be right and the other is informed that they are wrong.
Prayers for Peace
SUDAN
Father God, …
Bring hope for those who feel helpless,
Healing for those who have been wounded,
And safety for all those who feel afraid.
Amen.
Jerusalem Heads of Churches Statement
Statement from the Council of Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem
The Council recently visited Taybeh, the last remaining all-Christian town in the West Bank, to stand in solidarity with the local community after attacks from Israeli settlers against them.
“We ask for the prayers, attention, and action of the world, particularly that of Christians globally.” The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches of Jerusalem
Act for Peace
Harvesting better futures in Zimbabwe
Act for Peace International Program Manager, Tracey Robinson, recently visited local partner, Christian Care Zimbabwe.
Christian Care has become a leader in the field of climate-resilient farming, teaching community members to move away from traditional farming techniques that rely on labour and water-intensive methods like traditional ox ploughing.
Safe Church
National Redress Scheme Webinar – Disability community
You’re invited to a free webinar for the disability community. Hosted by People With Disability Australia (PWDA) on behalf of the Department of Social Services (DSS).
When: Wednesday 23 July 2025 1.00pm – 2.00pm AEST
First Nations
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
This is a time to come together and celebrate the incredible strengths, stories, and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Theme: Little Footsteps, Big Future #NATSICD
When: 4 August 2025
Season of Creation
2025 theme: Peace with Creation – Isaiah 32:14-18
The symbol for 2025 is ‘The Garden of Peace’
Creation will find peace when justice is restored.
SAVE THE DATE! Together, let’s make peace with Creation!
The Diocese of the Armenian Church of Australia and New Zealand
New Primate welcomed
The Armenian Church community give thanks to God for the safe arrival in Australia of their new spiritual leader for the Diocese.
His Grace Bishop Vardan Navasardyan has been welcomed to Australia in his role as Primate, greeting the Armenian community with prayers and blessings.
Christian Conference of Asia
The 2024 Programmes and Activities Report
The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) is pleased to share with you their Annual Report for the year 2024.
In 2024, the CCA organised 31 programmes.
Good Oil Writers Award 2025
2025 theme: Pilgrims of Hope
Entries are now open for emerging and published writers.
The award aims to support and encourage the development of emerging and published writers. Entry is free and open to writers aged 18 and over.
Entries close: 5:00pm AEST on 29 August 2025.
Online event
Hiroshima 80 years on
The Fire Still Burns: Hiroshima, Resistance and Disarmament
A Hiroshima Day online event with Peter Garrett and ICAN Australia.
When: Wednesday 6 August 2025 7:00 – 8:00 pm (AEST- Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney)
August Calendar 2025
1-7 World Breastfeeding Week [WHO]
3 Tisha B’Av | Judaism
4 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day (NATSICD)
4-10 National Homelessness Week
6 Anniversary – Atomic bombing of Hiroshima
Reflection from the President
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. (John 14: 27)
We are surrounded by so much noise at the moment. It is the noise of war and conflict, the noise of competing political views, the noise of debate over right and wrong, and overwhelmingly the noise of human suffering.
NCCA funding 2025-2026
Applications are invited for grant funding.
The NCCA has three funds which are now open:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Development Fund
- Ronald Wilson Ecumenical Leadership Fund
- Glenburnie Program
NCCA Strategic Plan 2024-2027
We share with you the final version of our Strategic Plan for 2024-2027.
The NCCA would like to extend its gratitude to the many faithful people involved in the production of this Strategic Plan, which began with discussions at the 11th National Forum in Adelaide, June 2024.