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
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;
Christian Leaders in Jerusalem speak for Justice
A Jerusalem Voice for Justice: an ecumenical witness for equality and a just peace in Palestine/Israel
“We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies.” (2 Corinthians 4:8-10).
All individuals, both Israelis and Palestinians, must be able to live in full equality, justice, and peace in Palestine/Israel.
Prayer for Peace
St. Dimitrii of Rostov
Come, my Light, and illumine my darkness.
Come, my Life, and revive me from death.
Come, my Physician, and heal my wounds…
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)
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.
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.