NCCA Newsletters (2320)
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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
New Toolkit
Taking Action Against Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence: Toolkit for Trainers and Advocates
The Toolkit equips trainers and advocates to plan and facilitate training sessions on monitoring misogyny on social media.
Publisher: WACC and World Council of Churches
In the News
- Prayers for Armenia - Worldwide prayers held on 10 November.
- The Council of Nicaea - preparing for the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea
'Read the Nicene Creed in an evolving context'
Participants gathered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the Tenth Congress of Asian Theologians (CATS-X), to build on the foundational work of the First Council of Nicaea in 325 AD.
Theme - “Echoes of Nicaea: Enduring Faith and Embracing Unity”.
Online Forum
Advancing Human Security: Pathways to a Liveable Future
Pax Christi Victoria invite you to join online.
Guest Speaker: Rev Tim Costello AO
When: Tuesday 12 November 2024, 7:30 – 9:15pm AEDT
Online Liturgy
All welcome!
A ‘blessing of the bowls’ liturgy will be offered online via Zoom this year, followed by an update from Act for Peace field staff about programs that receive funding through the Christmas Bowl.
When: Tuesday 19 November 2024, 6:30 -7:30 pm AEDT (Can, Syd, Melb, Hob.)
RED Wednesday
RED Wednesday is a day to stand up for faith and freedom, and unite in prayer for those who suffer and are persecuted for their faith.
When: Wednesday, 20 November 2024 at 7.00pm
Where: Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Church, Chatswood. SYDNEY NSW
Online Prayers
End the Silence: Interfaith Prayers for Violence Prevention within the home and the community
When: Sunday 24 November 2024,
Time: 7:00pm AEDT | 9pm NZDT | 6pm AET | 6:30pm ACDT | 5:30pm ACST| 4pm AWST
You must understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger, for human anger does not produce God’s righteousness. James 1:19-20
"Leadership underpinned by 'Deep Listening' involves listening respectfully, which can help build community." (Laura Brearley, Gulpa Ngawal Indigenous Deep Listening.)
Campaigning for girls to stay in school in Pakistan
Thanks to our generous supporters, more girls in Pakistan can go to school and hope for a brighter future.
Together, in caring for humankind, we’re acting for peace in the world.
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The Voice Referendum - one year on
The referendum is now history, but the journey toward reconciliation and unity as a nation continues.
The challenges ahead are not insurmountable. Guided by faith, we can envision and work towards a brighter future for all.
Resources to mark the National Apology 6th anniversary
Former Prime Minister Hon Scott Morrison made a significant National Apology to the Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse on October 22, 2018.
- Catholic - National Day of Sorrow and Promise prayer service: Widen the Circle of Our Hearts - 20 October
- Uniting Church - prayer resources and Statement from the UCA Assembly President.
'Let's build Respectful Communities'
- Resources from the Catholic Social Services Victoria: for the prevention of family and domestic violence
- Online Launch of the resources: 31 October
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has been visiting Australia since 4 October, his final appointment will take place tomorrow, 19 October 2024.
We think of our Greek community as His All-Holiness returns home. May his journey be blessed.
