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 – Becoming the Fearless “Troublemakers of Christ”

This is the work of the Holy Spirit: to fill ordinary lives with divine presence so they quietly transform the world for Christ—at home, at work, and in daily life.

Recruitment of NCCA General Secretary

Applications are invited for the position of  General Secretary of the National Council of Churches in Australia. 

Applications close: Monday 13 July 2026

NAIDOC Week 2026 – 50th Anniversary

National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Venezuela Earthquake Emergency Appeal launched

Act for Peace has a launched an emergency appeal to help provide life-saving assistance for families affected by the Venezuela earthquakes.

Prayer for the people of Venezuela

We remember the people of Venezuela suffering the impact of the earthquakes.

WCC – NCCA joint statement on the adoption of Australia’s UPR

The Universal Periodic Review of Australia’s human rights was adopted on July 1st with the Government acceptation only 39 % of recommendations.

Queensland Churches Together give a message of appreciation, hope and commitment for NAIDOC Week

As we mark 50 Deadly Years of NAIDOC, we give thanks for the wisdom, courage and faithfulness of Elders past and present.

Salvos launch new strategy

Staff and officers gathered at International Headquarters (IHQ) in London on 2 June 2026 for the official launch of an exciting new five-year strategy designed to strengthen how IHQ supports the General and serves The Salvation Army around the world.

Act for Peace welcomes Jarrod McKenna in mobilisation role

This appointment marks the beginning of a new chapter for Act for Peace, at a time when the organisation embarks on a new strategy to address displacement and is strengthening how they engage Australians in building peace with justice.

‘On Eagle’s Wings’ ecumenical song turns 50

“On Eagle’s Wings” brings us into the shelter of the Lord where we find refuge and protection as well as the hope and courage to face whatever comes.

Multi-faith initiative to encourage people of faith to be counted in the 2026 Census on August 11th

Campaign encourages Australians to accurately identify their religious affiliation.

CCA invites applications for virtual workshop on capacity building of youth leadership

The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) is inviting applications for the virtual workshop on “Capacity Building of Youth Leadership in Ecumenical Diakonia”, to be held from 5 to 7 August 2026.

Palestinian Christian Voices, 28 July – 3 August

Dr Yousef Khoury, theologian, and Dr Lamma Mansour, sociologist ask how can Christians support a just peace in the Holy Land?

PASIFIKA PHILOSOPHIES CONFERENCE, Suva, Fiji, 13-15 August 2026

The conference will build a philosophical and ethical foundation to navigate rapid changes, awakening ancestral wisdom for resilient futures.

July Calendar

Significant dates for July