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.
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Uniting for peace, this Christmas
Churches around Australia prepare to launch the Christmas Bowl this weekend.
Last week, people from across Australia gathered online to explore how we, as the Church, can speak about peace this Christmas.
Justice
End Child Poverty Report Almost One Million Australian Children Living in Poverty New data from the “Child Poverty in Australia
Creation Care
Caritas launch new report at COP 30
‘Rising Tides, Rising Debt’ outlines the cost of natural disaster to communities in the Pacific.
“Cyclones hit Pacific economies six times harder than Black Summer bushfires” – Caritas Australia
Safe Church
Social media age restrictions are coming from 10 December
The Australian Government is protecting young people at a critical stage of their development, through world-first social media age restrictions.
From 10 December 2025, certain social media platforms won’t be allowed to let Australian children under 16 create or keep an account.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in 2026
2026 Theme: “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling” (Ephesians 4:4)
Churches in the Northern Hemisphere are preparing to mark this week in January 2026. In Australia, and elsewhere around the southern hemisphere, we will mark this week from Sunday 17 – Sunday 24 May 2026.
The World Council of Churches (WCC) resources, prepared in collaboration with the Armenian Apostolic Church, are available to explore in preparation for your event planning.
Christian Conference of Asia
Asian Ecumenical Women’s Conference analyses complex forms of Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence
The Asian Ecumenical Women’s Conference (AEWC), was held recently in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Participants examined critical issues including conflict, shrinking civic space, and digital abuse, highlighting emerging and complex forms of gender-based violence across Asia.
Pacific Council of Churches
Break the Silence Sunday
Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) share their recourses for the observance of Break the Silence Sunday (Sunday 23rd November) and the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence (25 November to 10 December).
Banning Nuclear Weapons
A world free of nuclear weapons begins when hope and humanity rise above fear.
“Love is more powerful than fear.” Rev. Charissa Suli, President, Uniting Church in Australia Assembly
Gender Based Violence resources
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence
An International Campaign to end Gender Based Violence
2025 Theme: “UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls”
When: Tuesday 25 November through to Wednesday 10 December 2025
Every day, for millions of women and girls, the digital world has become a minefield of harassment, abuse, and control.
Online Interfaith Dialogues Series #1
“Advancing the Responsibility to Protect the Rights and Dignity of the Child”
You are invited to register for the first in a series of three interfaith dialogues exploring how faith communities and religious leaders can promote children’s well-being and uphold their dignity.
When: Thursday 27 Nov 2025, 12:00 AM in Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney | Wednesday 26 November 2025 14:00 CET
December Calendar 2025
2 International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
3 International Day of People with Disabilities
9 International Anti-Corruption Day
10 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence – ends
Reflection from the President
Be careful, then, how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16
As I write I am surrounded by the energy of Spring. The growth, and beauty of plants in their season of growth and flowering is spellbinding.
Christmas Bowl webinar
How can the church speak about peace this Christmas?
Your are invited to join online for a pastoral and hopeful conversation of faith and peace.
The session will include a thoughtful reflection from Rev John Gilmore, President of the National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA), and an update from the field by Act for Peace staff.
When: Thursday 13 November 2025 6:30–7:30pm AEDT (Syd/Melb/Canb)
Prayer for Peace
Pope Leo’s prayer for mutual coexistence
Jesus, Lord of our history,
Faithful companion and living presence,
You who never tire of coming to meet us,
Here we are, in need of your peace.
Advent and Christmas Resources 2025
Prayers & Reflections from our ecumenical community
As we prepare for the Feast of the Nativity we share with you some reflections and resources from our members and their networks.