NCCA Newsletters (2320)
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World Council of Churches
Christmas message 2019 from the WCC
Rev Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, World Council of Churches (WCC) General Secretary, has based his message of light and life on John's gospel:
All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. (John 1: 3-4)
Interfaith Declaration on Climate Change for COP 25 Madrid 2019
"We have faith and hope that as humanity we can come together to address the severe climate crisis and open windows to a better future."
| January | |
| 1 | 1994: Commencement of Native Title Act |
| 6 | Epiphany - Christian |
| 7 | Feast of the Nativity - Orthodox Christianity |
| 19 | Feast of Epiphany - Orthodox Christianity |
| 26 | Invasion Day/Survival Day (Australia Day) |
| 26 | 1972: Establishment of Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra |
| January | |
| 1 | 1994: Commencement of Native Title Act |
| 6 | Epiphany - Christian |
| 7 | Feast of the Nativity - Orthodox Christian |
| 15 | Orthodox Christian New Year |
| 25 | Chinese/Lunar New Year |
| 26 | 1972: Establishment of Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra |
“The love in which God made us was in God
from without beginning”
Looking at the Nativity scene this year, I am mindful of Julian of Norwich’s insight from the vivid revelations of the divine love, which she received as a gift.
A story and three reflections from UN COP 25 Madrid 2019, by Bishop Philip Huggins
Inspiring our courage to act and adapt in a climate emergency
Just prior to coming here we released our video of Australian school girls from Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School singing “What the World needs now is Love”, juxtaposed with imagery of the world they are inheriting.
Lifesaving Medevac Legislation to be repealed
"...the Government must immediately open a humane resettlement pathway for people detained on PNG and Nauru and guarantee that those seriously ill people will receive the appropriate health care."
Geoff and Tracey Robinson awarded Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal
The NCCA congratulates Geoff and Tracey on being recognised by the Australian Government for their wonderful work with Act for Peace. They were awarded the honour for their service in Vanuatu in response to Cyclone Pam, which hit the island nation in March 2015.
NCCA Safe Church Program, Act for Peace and partners
The NCCA Safe Church Program staff are happy to announce their move to a permanent Melbourne address, from late January 2020
New office:
Level 6, 608 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC.
The Safe Church Program's office will be closed from Christmas through New Year until Monday 13 January 2020. Please expect delays with emails and phone messages during this time.
2019 - 70th anniversary of the Christmas Bowl
Bringing peace to Sri Lankan refugees returning home
The prophet Isaiah told people who had lost their homeland and who had been through enormous suffering that they could live in peace and harmony again. He was considered radical for speaking of such miracles. But his message resonates with this year's Christmas Bowl, as we support Sri Lankan refugees to return home and build peaceful new lives after years of civil war.
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The NCCA administers three separate ecumenical funding programs. These will be open for applications in 2020, for projects requiring funding in the 2020-2021 financial year.
The Glenburnie Program - for ecumenical projects that enable work in justice, participation and sustainability
The Ronald Wilson Ecumenical Leadership Fund - to enlarge young leaders' ecumenical experience
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Development Fund - to assist First Nation peoples to develop their communities and their participation in wider Australia.
ICAN has good news and we want to share it with you
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons just reached 80 signatories, with 33 states parties! The newest signatory is Nauru, one of our closest neighbours in the Pacific. The treaty will enter into force after it acquires 50 states parties.
Serving Communities with Courage and Compassion
EARLY BIRD PRICES extended to 18 December 2019
When: Wednesday 26 - Friday 28 February 2020
Where: Catholic Leadership Centre, East Melbourne VIC
Registrations now open
Transforming Ecumenism - "listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches" (Rev 2:7)
Monday 22 – Thursday 25 June 2020, Sigtuna, Sweden
NCCA sponsorship for a young adult to attend this conference is offered through the Ronald Wilson Ecumenical Leadership Fund.
