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 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