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
For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. (Romans 8:24-25)
Looking forward to, and planning a, celebration creates anticipation.
Prayer for Peace
Lord Jesus, you are awakened by the cry of your disciples on a storm- tossed sea.
Hear also our cry for help.
Act for Peace
The Forsa for Youth program
“Forsa” means opportunity, and that’s exactly what your gifts to the Christmas Bowl are creating for young refugees in Jordan.
Help Syrian and Palestinian refugees rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose.
Reflection from the President
He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell. Colossians 1:17-19
Following the seasons in the Church year invites us to reflect on our faith.
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.
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.
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.
Reflection from the President
This is my command: Love each other. (John 15:17)
From time to time there is a discussion online, among friends or within the church about what is most important in life…There is an obvious conclusion to this question – our relationship with God through Jesus Christ is most important.
Prayer for Peace
Lord Jesus Christ, our God, who is the Source of life and peace in heaven and on earth, pour out the grace of your peace on a world troubled by war and hatred.
Joint Statement on recent ceasefire in Gaza
Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem release a statement in the hope for an end to the war in Gaza.
[The Almighty] makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear, he burns the shields with fire.
He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. (Psalm 46:9–10)
NCCA STATEMENT – 7 October 2025
With deep sadness and grief at the actions of Hamas on 7 October 2023 and the killing of 1200 Israelis and the taking of hostages; and with the ongoing deaths of Palestinians and Israelis and the destruction of Gaza in the two years since, the National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) carries heavy hearts and continuing prayers for peace with justice for the people of Palestine and Israel.
Reflection from the President
And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. (Romans 5:3-5)
Paul’s short phrase, ‘and hope does not disappoint us’ is striking.
Ecumenical Officers meet in Sydney
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit;
and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord;
and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone.
To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
(1 Corinthians 12:4-7 NRSV)
Prayer for Peace
The Feast of St Francis – 4 October
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
where there is hatred, let me sow love;