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.
Latest News & Media Releases
Reflection from the President
This is my command: Love each other. (John 15:17)
From time to time there is a discussion online, among friends or within the church about what is most important in life...There is an obvious conclusion to this question – our relationship with God through Jesus Christ is most important.
Prayer for Peace
Lord Jesus Christ, our God, who is the Source of life and peace in heaven and on earth, pour out the grace of your peace on a world troubled by war and hatred.
Joint Statement on recent ceasefire in Gaza
Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem release a statement in the hope for an end to the war in Gaza.
[The Almighty] makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear, he burns the shields with fire.
He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. (Psalm 46:9–10)
NCCAÂ STATEMENT – 7 October 2025
With deep sadness and grief at the actions of Hamas on 7 October 2023 and the killing of 1200 Israelis and the taking of hostages; and with the ongoing deaths of Palestinians and Israelis and the destruction of Gaza in the two years since, the National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) carries heavy hearts and continuing prayers for peace with justice for the people of Palestine and Israel.
Reflection from the President
Paul’s short phrase, ‘and hope does not disappoint us’ is striking.