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.
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia
Exaltation of the Holy Cross – 14 September
This major feast day of the Orthodox, Oriental and Roman churches fell on Sunday this year.
His Eminence, Archbishop Makarios, celebrated the event with the Greek Orthodox community and clergy of Adelaide.
World Council of Churches
The WCC has released two new publications from the Global Ecumenical Theological Institute (GETI)
- GETI 2025: Where Now for Visible Unity? – An Ecumenical Reader
- GETI 2025 Prayer Book – Where Now for Visible Unity?
Both publications are available for download from the WCC website.
Christian Conference of Asia
Training ambassadors for peace based on religious cooperation
2025 Young Ambassadors of Peace in Asia (YAPA) – Theme: “Sustaining Peace in Asia through Religious Cooperation”
This week-long training workshop, recently held at the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) headquarters in Chiang Mai, Thailand, brought together 30 young peace activists from across Asia, representing diverse faith traditions.
‘Gaza challenges us all’
An Editorial by Rev Dr Patrick McInerney CMI, Director, Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations
No food! No water! No medicines! No shelter!
No security! No peace! No justice!
No end in sight!
Public Lecture
You are invited to register to attend the Opening Lecture of the Asia-Pacific Early Christian Studies Society Conference.
Professor Wendy Mayer will speak on the topic, “Approaching John Chrysostom as an Interpreter of Scripture in the Twenty-First Century.”
When: Thursday 25 September 2025 6:00 – 8:00 pm (AEST)
Where: St Ben’s Hall, UNDA, Chippendale SYDNEY – IN PERSON
Anti Poverty Week 2025
SAVE THE DATE: 12 – 18 October 2025
Act to end poverty in 2025
During Anti-Poverty Week, YOU can help fight poverty & hardship.
Let Justice Flow
Common Grace Conference
Let Justice Flow
When : Saturday 1- Monday 3 November 2025
Where: Canberra ACT- ACU campus and Parliament House
October Calendar 2025
1 International Day of Older Persons
1-2 Yom Kippur | Judaism
2 International Day of Non-Violence
4 Feast of St Francis of Assisi | Christian
Reflection from the President
And he is named Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6)
On Wednesday, together with many others, I stood and shared in the reading of the names of 18,432 children killed since 7 October 2023. The names included all killed – in Gaza, Israel and the West Bank. After each name there was a pause and their age was read. It was heart-breaking; some under the age of 1 and others older teenagers, and so many in between.
Christian Leaders in Jerusalem speak for Justice
A Jerusalem Voice for Justice: an ecumenical witness for equality and a just peace in Palestine/Israel
“We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies.” (2 Corinthians 4:8-10).
All individuals, both Israelis and Palestinians, must be able to live in full equality, justice, and peace in Palestine/Israel.
Prayer for Peace
St. Dimitrii of Rostov
Come, my Light, and illumine my darkness.
Come, my Life, and revive me from death.
Come, my Physician, and heal my wounds…
Online Lunchtime Prayer and Reflections
Save the dates
The NCCA will be holding two online prayer sessions in the coming weeks. You are warmly invited to register your attendance at either or both of these events.
- Prayers for Peace: Wednesday 17 September 2025 12:30 pm (AEST)
- Season of Creation: Wednesday 1 October 2025 12:30 pm (AEST)
Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce
#EndTheWaiting for people seeking asylum in Australia.
Find out how you can help Common Grace in the upcoming Snap Action.
Recently, Former Immigration minister Alex Hawke spoke publicly of the need to end the waiting for thousands of asylum seekers on bridging visas. Now it is up to us to show our support as the Australian Church.
Act for Peace
Famine has now been officially declared in Gaza.
More than half a million people are starving. That’s a quarter of all Palestinians in Gaza. Children, families, and those suffering from acute malnutrition desperately need food, medical supplies, and safe access to aid.
Safe Church
National Child Protection Week
7 – 13 September 2025
2025 Theme: Every Conversation Matters >>> Shifting Conversation to Action
Webinars, resources and more are now available from NAPCAN