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
“With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing.
My brothers and sisters, this should not be.” James 3:9-10
I am intrigued by the way that James writes about the difficulties of the ‘taming of the tongue’.
Gaza ceasefire
Peace with Justice
O Lord, you will hear the desire of the meek; you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear to do justice for the orphan and the oppressed, so that those from earth may strike terror no more. Psalm 10:17– 18
It is with prayerful gratitude that we received the news that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas had been reached, and that arrangements had begun for the exchange of hostages.
First Nations
Listening deeply
Just released: Australia Day 2025 Reflection and Discernment Guide from the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC)
NATSICC urges the nation to engage in deep reflection and prayer as Australia Day 2025 approaches.
NCCA Public Statement
GAZA – Need for lasting ceasefire and end to ongoing suffering
O Lord, you will hear the desire of the meek; you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear to do justice for the orphan and the oppressed, so that those from earth may strike terror no more. Psalm 10:17– 18
“We welcome the peace initiatives … and offer prayerful support for all the parties trying to broker a lasting peace for Gaza” Rev John Gilmore, NCCA President.
Reflection from the President
“For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” Matthew 18:20
These few words from Jesus mean a lot to us as a promise and assurance.
NCCA Annual Review
2023- 2024
NCCA General Secretary, Ms Liz Stone, has presented the NCCA Annual Review for 2023-2024. The Annual Review contains information relating to the activities and programs of the National Council of Churches in Australia.
NCCA condemns attack on Melbourne synagogue
6 December 2024
The National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) strongly condemns the arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne earlier today.
2025 – Full Year Prayer Cycle with Lectionary Readings for Year C
2025 Ecumenical Prayer Cycle
Full Year Prayer Cycle with Lectionary Readings for Year C
The National Council of Churches in Australia follows the World Council of Churches prayer cycle with additional prayers for our Ecumenical partners and bible readings from the Common Lectionary.
Prayers for Peace at Advent
Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Isaiah 40:1
As we look towards the Feast of the Nativity, the NCCA prays for a just peace for the many people of the world for whom this coming season will hold little joy or hope.
May God’s love and comfort surround all those who are burdened.
Reflection from the President
If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Romans12:18
The need to be right or correct in relation to the other can be a barrier to unity.
World Council of Churches
WCC News
“Our faith calls us to foster Christian unity and proclaim God’s justice in the world.”
Reflects World Council of Churches (WCC) General Secretary, Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, in his report to the WCC Executive Committee
Christian Conference of Asia
Asia Regional Consultation
Gender-Based Violence and Forced Migration of Women: Towards Strengthening Gender Justice Advocacy
For three days, from the 19 to 21 November 2024, over thirty women met at the Bangkok Christian Guest House in Silom, Bangkok to explore the Church’s role in amplifying efforts to create a gender-just community that upholds women’s dignity and rights.
Advent and Christmas Resources 2024
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.
World Council of Churches
In the News
Prayers for Armenia – Worldwide prayers held on 10 November.
The Council of Nicaea – preparing for the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea