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.
Prayers for Peace
Prayer for Peace – St. Ephraim the Syrian
Almighty God and Creator,
You are the Father of all people on earth.
Human Rights
MEDIA RELEASE August 2025
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 prayers 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)
Act for Peace
Preventing persecution and human rights abuses in the Holy Land
Every day, persecution and human rights abuses destroy people’s lives and fuel conflict in the Holy Land. The Ecumenical Accompaniment Program in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI) helps confront these injustices to pursue a just peace.
Safe Church
Online learning webinars
- Exploring the online experiences of boys and young men: Tuesday 19 August 2025, 12:30pm (AEST)
- Navigating online safety and sexual development: eSafety’s new resource. Wednesday 27 August 2025, 1:00 pm (AEST)
Justice, Peace and Creation Care
Pacific Conference of Churches will continue to reweave the ecological mat
In a statement on 23 July, Pacific Conference of Churches general secretary Rev. James Bhagwan expressed deep gratitude for …commitments and actions that led to an International Court of Justice ruling that failure to act on climate change may constitute an internationally wrongful act.
Season of Creation 2025
2025 theme: Peace with Creation – Isaiah 32:14-18
The symbol for 2025 is ‘The Garden of Peace’
Creation will find peace when justice is restored.
SAVE THE DATE! Together, let’s make peace with Creation!
Season of Creation Prayer 2025
PEACE WITH CREATION
Creator of all,
we praise you for the gift of life
and for the faith that unites us in care for our common home.
Webinar to launch the Celebration of Creation
Faith in Action for All of Creation
Join Common Grace for an evening of conversation, practical steps to take for creation and climate justice. A time of prayer and reflection together.
When: Monday 1 September 2025, 7:30 – 9:00pm (AEST)
Anglican Church of Australia
Bishop Mark Short Elected Anglican Primate
The NCCA congratulate The Right Reverend Dr Mark Short on his election as Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia. Liz Stone, the General Secretary and Rev John Gilmore, extend a warm welcome to Bishop Short and look forward to working with him as part of the the NCCA ecumenical network.
Christian Conference of Asia
CCA releases ‘Echoes of Nicaea: Enduring Faith and Embracing Unity’
The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) has published a compilation of academic papers presented during the Tenth Congress of Asian Theologians (CATS-X), held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The publication, available now, includes almost all the papers presented at the Asian theological summit.
St Andrew’s 5th Theology Symposium
NICAEA AT 1700: A COUNCIL FOR THE AGES?
Celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea (325 AD) at a special conference hosted by St Andrew’s College, together with the NSW Ecumenical Council.
When: Friday 22 August 2025 – Saturday 23 August 2025
Where: St Andrew’s College, Redfern NSW
The First Hymn
Have you heard about this movie project?
An ancient scrap of papyrus, the earliest known Christian hymn is re-imagined by acclaimed composers Chris Tomlin and Ben Fielding. The First Hymn is a movie that details the Hymn’s journey from its discovery in the deserts of Egypt to its transformation as a modern worship song.
Call to Action
Communities coming together for peace with justice
On Sunday 21 September, the Palestine Israel Ecumenical Network (PIEN) call upon clergy and churches to participate in a simple action of solidarity .
Print a sign, take a photo with your community and send it to PIEN for them to produce a video of support and encouragement.
Online Peace and Security Event
Is the world about to embark on a dangerous new nuclear arms race?
The world is entering a new and more dangerous nuclear age. You are invited to join the Australian Peace and Security Forum for this panel event.
When: Wednesday 20 August 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (AEST)