NCCA Newsletters (2320)
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Publication Launch
Reweaving the Ecological Mat Framework was launched on the 17 September at the USP Japan ICT Centre Suva, Fiji. It is a collaborative initiative between a several faith based and civil society organisations.
World Council of Churches
NCCA recently participated in two significant WCC meetings held in Brisbane during Feburary 2020
- 19-21 February - 57th session of the WCC Commission of Churches on International Affairs (CCIA)
- 24-25 February - CCIA Workshop on upcoming Universal Periodic Review of human rights in Australia by the UNHRC
We pray for those caught up in the riots in Delhi, India
On the night of 23 February 2020, a series of riots and violent incidents began in North East Delhi, India. It is estimated 49 people were killed and more than 200 people were injured. The volatility and faith targeted hostility continued until early March.
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| 1 | Clean Up Australia Day |
| 3 | World Wildlife Day |
| 6 | World Day of Prayer |
| 8 | International Women's Day |
| 10 | Holi (Hindu festival) |
| 10 | Purim (Jewish holiday) |
The poignant beauty of grief
Some years back a friend helped us with a family funeral....As we all know, life is full of separations and partings; varying in their painfulness....
National Coordinator, Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce (ACRT)
The ACRT has been established to promote a shared Christian vision of compassion and hospitality for asylum seekers and refugees. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in Australia, in the refugee, asylum seeker or settlement service sectors.
Employment basis: 0.6 FTE
Location: Sydney or Melbourne or Brisbane
Contract term: 3 years
Applications close: Monday 16 March 2020, 5:00 pm
Christian love makes a way through the grief towards a safer climate
Be part of something bold, together this Lenten season.
Australian Churches are invited to join in pastoral and prophetic leadership during the lead-up to Easter to respond to the long-running bushfire disaster and other recent ‘unprecedented’ disasters. We can build on the momentum and imagery from Australia’s bushfire disaster 2019-20 and link it to Christian narratives that are part of Australia’s culture (eg fire, flood, regeneration).
Thank you for being part of the Christmas Bowl
Together, we have raised more than $1.6 million to date with more still expected to be received.
In a world so full of disaster, conflict, injustice and pain, you’ve joined with Christian communities across Australia to make a powerful difference for people in need.
General Secretary, National Council of Churches in Australia
Last week - applications close: Thursday 27 February 2020
• Exciting opportunity to work for a unique organisation
• Senior advisory and secretariat role
• Full-time position based in Sydney
More...
Spiritus Short Film Prize
Call for entries from the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture for the 2020 Spiritus Short Film Prize are now open.
The renamed biennial national 2020 Spiritus Short Film Prize aims to contribute to a vision of hope and the common good for Australia.
Entries close: 5:00pm 30 June 2020
1st Young Adult Gathering - Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Nazareth and more
What: Spend time with Palestinian communities. Fellowship with young adults from around the world. Take part in nonviolence initiatives.
When: 17 - 25 June 2020 - Apply by 1 May
Help: NCCA is prepared to offer assistance for airfare to attend.
Podcasts and a new ABC TV show
NCCA would like to share the following items of interest on refugees and asylum seekers, particularly in relation to Australia's immigration policy.
Planted Places podcast 'Suing over Howard's camps' & 'Plants, mental health and an unrecognised humanitarian crisis'
'Stateless' which airs on ABC TV on 1 March
SAVE THE DATE: 5 April 2020
Justice marches for refugees are being held in most capital cities on Palm Sunday
Details are still being finalised. For more information visit the Facebook page for your city
Sydney - Palm Sunday Rally for Refugees - 2pm Belmore Park, near Central Station
Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth TBC
