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.
General Secretary’s Reflection
General Secretary, Liz Stone reflects on concluding her work with the NCCA.
A Prayer for the People caught in the Earthquake in Indonesia
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of near Flores island in Indonesia. At least 70 people were killed and almost 1,200 injured.
Season of Creation lunchtime online prayer
Join us online for prayers on Sept 9 at 1pm AEST
National Council of Churches in Australia: Statement on Social Cohesion
Social Cohesion is about building trust that allows people from different cultural and religious backgrounds to live together with mutual respect, shared responsibility and hope.
Catholic and Anglican Church leaders speak out on social cohesion
Catholic and Anglican bishops urge a renewed focus on ways to make Australia a more cohesive society.
You’re invited to an Action Evening for #EndTheWaiting in Sydney
Come for connection over dinner, hear from the Common Grace team, and then take real action together.
Protect fairness in Australia’s migration and refugee protection system
The Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce has signed the community petition to the Prime Minister urging the Government not to proceed with reported changes that would take away work rights from people seeking asylum.
WCC general secretary on International Youth Day: “you are already creating healing spaces”
In a message of greeting to the Ecumenical International Youth Day event on 13 August, World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay reflected on the day’s theme, “Creating Healing Spaces: R.E.S.T. – Restore, Empower, Strengthen, Thrive.”
Young Adults “Held Together” Conference
Uniting Church’s Youth Conference open for registration.
The School for Ecumenical Leadership Formation (SELF), Chiang Mai
From 26 October to 1 November 2026, students and young leaders from across the region will gather in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Catholic Church leaders express solidarity with the people of the last remaining Christian village in the West Bank
Call to end the violence against Palestinian Christians in the West Bank
Anglican General Synod Passes Motion on Palestine With Overwhelming Support, Melbourne, 14 August 2026
Synod in solidarity with people of Gaza
World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel, 20-26 September 2026
World Council of Churches (WCC) invites churches all over the world to pray, advocate, and stand in solidarity with people in the Holy Land during the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel.
Season of Creation resources 2026
Season of Creation 2026 theme: Living Water – Ezekiel 47:9-12
The symbol for 2026 depicts water flowing from the Temple of God.
At first a tiny stream that grows deeper, and deeper and as it does so, it brings life to dead areas and restores fertility to damaged or barren ecosystems.
Catholic bishops of the Pacific urge caution over deep-sea mining
Until there is convincing evidence that such activity can be undertaken without causing serious or irreversible harm, prudence calls us to exercise great caution.