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
‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God’ (Matthew 5:9).
In a few days more than 600 people from around the world will gather in Stockholm, Sweden to mark the 100 year anniversary of the first conference on Life and Work – one of the precursor gatherings to the formation of the World Council of Churches.
Prayer for Peace
St. Ephraim the Syrian’s Prayer for Peace
Almighty God and Creator,
You are the Father of all people on earth.
Human Rights
Churches Urge Action on Australia’s Human Rights Record ahead of UN Review
Ahead of Australia’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the United Nations Human Rights Council in January 2026, the National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) and the World Council of Churches have jointly submitted a comprehensive report highlighting both progress and persistent human rights challenges.
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)
World Council of Churches
News: Gaza faces starvation
Global religious voices are calling for immediate aid and respect for human life, after the release of a recent report from the World Health Organisation (WHO) which cited a concerningly large proportion of Gazans are now starving.
Reflection from the President
If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honoured, all rejoice together with it. Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. (I Corinthians 12:26-27)
Within the Christian community there continues to be a difference in the ways that we express and understand our common faith. At times this can lead to a polarised outcome where one claims to be right and the other is informed that they are wrong.
Jerusalem Heads of Churches Statement
Statement from the Council of Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem
The Council recently visited Taybeh, the last remaining all-Christian town in the West Bank, to stand in solidarity with the local community after attacks from Israeli settlers against them.
“We ask for the prayers, attention, and action of the world, particularly that of Christians globally.” The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches of Jerusalem
Safe Church
Past time for national Working with Children Checks system
4 July 2025
NCCA Statement : NCCA Calls for urgent implementation of national Working with Children Check system
“We cannot wait any longer when children and vulnerable people are at risk.” General Secretary Liz Stone.
Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce
#End the Waiting
Thank you again for joining the special ‘End the Waiting’ Webinar on Thursday 19th June for Refugee Week 2025.
Together with Common Grace we share the Webinar recording which is now available.
A Call to End Apartheid, Occupation, and Impunity in Palestine and Israel
The World Council of Churches Statement on Palestine and Israel
24 June 2025
The central committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC) has expressed “deep lamentation and outrage” as the crisis in Palestine and Israel escalates to levels that flagrantly violate international humanitarian and human rights law as well as the most basic principles of morality.
NCCA Statement on the Escalation of War in the Middle East
24 June 2025
FOUNDATION OF HOPE IN PRAYER FOR GAZA AND MIDDLE EAST REGION
They have treated the wound of my people carelessly, saying, “Peace, peace’, when there is no peace. (Jeremiah 6:14)
We cannot remain silent in the face of the developing war and conflict in the Middle East.
Reflection from the President
So God created humans in his image,
in the image of God he created them;
male and female he created them. (Genesis 1:27)
What does God want?
In this past week we have seen the madness of war escalate. The actions of the governments of Israel and Iran are appalling. A hospital staffed by Jews, Arabs and Christians that treats all people, has been attacked.
Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce
#End the Waiting
100 VIGILS. 100 ELECTORATES. 100 DAYS OF PRAYERFUL WITNESS.
A campaign for a movement to come together in prayer and engage in upcoming opportunities to take action together for Justice for People Seeking Asylum.
NCCA Media Release
‘Even the stones cry out’ for Palestine and Israel
In Gaza the situation is more desperate and dangerous by the day.
“We cannot sit by any longer. Churches in Australia and the world cannot remain silent in the face of such appalling inhumanity.” Rev John Gilmore
Reflection from the President
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8
“As Christians around the world celebrate Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit, we hear again the call to envisage a world that deeply honours every member of the human family and God’s creation…” Rev Dr Helen Richmond