NCCA Newsletters (2319)
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If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Romans 12:18
When we are unable to value each other, we undermine our collective witness to the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ.
Bear witness. Keep watch. Build Peace.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.” Matthew 5:9
Every day, persecution and human rights abuses destroy people’s lives and fuel conflict in the Holy Land. But your presence can help prevent these injustices.
New from the eSafetyCommissioner
- Webinar: Communication with culturally and linguistically diverse families - Tuesday 26 November
- Resources in up to 28 languages
- Esafety gift guide
- New Online Hub for educators Young Children in Digital Society
- Safer Internet Day - 11 February 2025
2024 Advent Calendar
Created by Sr Liz Wiemers SGS and graciously shared by Catholic Religious Australia
Advent is just around the corner – let us care for and celebrate our God-given planet.
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.
Thanksgiving Service for the work of Churches Together SA
When: Saturday 30 November 2024 at 9:30 am CSDT (ADL)
Where: St Francis Xavier Cathedral, 39 Wakefield Street, Adelaide SA
NSW Ecumenical Council
General Secretary
The NSW Ecumenical Council Executive invite applications for the position of a part-time General Secretary within the Council.
Applications close: 6.00 pm Sunday 8 December 2024.
75th Anniversary of Christmas Bowl
All welcome!
The launch of Christmas Bowl Appeal will mark an important milestone. Celebrate 75 Years of the Christmas Bowl – A tradition of acting for peace, together.
MELBOURNE: Sunday, 24 November 2024, 3:00 pm AEDT (Can, Syd, Melb, Hob.)
SYDNEY: Sunday, 1 December 2024, 10:00am AEDT (Can, Syd, Melb, Hob.)
November 25 –December 10
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2024
Each year, this period is used to promote awareness of the breadth and seriousness of gender violence, and encourage actions that aim to end violence against women and girls.
An Ecumenical service of Lament
Holding the Light is a service to remember victims and survivors of family and domestic violence. To be held in person at Wesley Church, Melbourne, VIC and online.
When: Thursday 28 November, 5:30 pm AEDT
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And will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them? I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them. And yet, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?’ Luke 18:7-8
Can I invite you to join with me in not giving up, and maintain our commitment, to pray for peace and justice as we trust in God together.
At the NCCA Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 7 November 2024, three Directors were elected to the NCCA Board for the next three years.
The AGM included the election of Rev John Gilmore as President for a second term of three years.
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.
Middle East Appeal launched amid intensifying conflict
With the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, hundreds of thousands of innocent people are being forced to flee their homes.
"Families are without a home, … they desperately need medical assistance, food, and shelter." Act for Peace CEO, Elijah Buol OAM
