“The talks helped Christian leaders better understand the concerns of the Jewish community and helped Jewish leaders better understand the reasons for the adoption of the resolution. The meeting also helped participants understand how we can work collaboratively towards common goals.” said ECAJ President Robert Goot.
NCCA President Bishop Michael Putney “welcomed the opportunity to meet with our partners in dialogue and to discuss how best we can all contribute to facilitating peacemaking, security and justice, and particularly how Australians can show leadership in resolving one of the most vexed and complex issues of our times."
Representatives of both groups agreed to meet again to work on a further, possibly more comprehensive statement for consideration by the NCCA Executive at its November meeting.
Media contacts:
Peter Wertheim: Executive Council of Australian Jewry (02) 8353-8500
Debra Porter: National Council of Churches in Australia (02) 9299-2215
