NCCA Newsletters (2320)
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Liberation and Compassion
Dr Florina Xavier, Act for Peace's Return and Reintegration advisor in Sri Lanka, gives a reflection on resilience working with refugees.
Florina shares her experiences working with refugees and on her Act for Peace role.
Celebrating Diversity
Multicultural Australia is a Multi-faith Australia.
Is your Church, congregation or organisation planning a multifaith event and in need of funding? Don't overlook the various State Government bodies that offer funding grants for multicultural activities.
World Council of Churches
World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel - 15-22 September
"Humanity and equality in God’s creation"
World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, hopes to see people of faith unite in worship services, educational events and acts of support for a just and sustainable peace for both Palestinians and Israelis.
Deloitte Access Economics report
The economic benefits of improving social inclusion - Lifting Australia's living standards
What is the economic dividend from Australia having a more inclusive society?
The recently released Deloitte Access Economics report shows that greater social inclusion could lead to improvement in employment and health outcomes, increased workplace productivity and reduced cost of social services.
Annual Fundraising Dinner
Support Together for Humanity to develop school students' interfaith ad intercultural understanding.
Date: Saturday 14 September 2019 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Venue: Himalaya Emporium Function Centre, 1/258 South Terrace, Bankstown NSW
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| September | |
| 1 | Season of Creation begins |
| 1-7 | National Child Protection Week |
| 2 | 1991: Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation Act passed by Parliament |
| 7 | National Threatened Species Day |
| 10 | World Suicide Prevention Day |
| 12 | RUOK Day |
Reflecting on welcoming
Whilst in the bush, visiting family, on the Sunday morning I turned up at the little St David's Ruffy Uniting Church. "Just a bloke visiting family".
What touched me was their careful welcome, the prayerful imagination with which worship was ordered and the kindly way parishioners shared news of those in need.
A Climate Plea to Australia's Prime Minister
"...show moral courage and decency by putting the needs of innocent people over those of big business and vested interests" urges Rev James Bhagwan, General Secretary of the Pacific Conference of Churches writing in the Sydney Morning Herald.
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC)
The Victorian Court of Appeal has today announced that, in a 2-1 decision, Cardinal George Pell's appeal against his convictions for child sexual abuse offences has been dismissed.
The Catholic Bishops of Australia believe all Australians must be equal under the law and accept today’s judgement accordingly.
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Send a letter to the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition and your Local Member of Parliament. Stand in solidarity with recent statements asking for clemency and a humanitarian solution to the situation offshore for refugees on Manus Island and Nauru.
Pastors Forum - Sydney
Early bird tickets available till 23 August 2019
An invitation for pastors and Christian leaders who are leading their people towards prayer and action to end modern slavery.
When: 4 September 2019 9:00am to 3:00pm
Where: Scots Church,44 Margaret St, SYDNEY NSW
An invitation to join Catholic Social Services Victoria to celebrate their work and strengthen links between those who are active within the broad community of service. It will also be an occasion that will honour Sr Brigid Arthur csb (pictured) with Life Membership.
Sr Brigid is a long standing and active member of Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce (ACRT).
When: Friday 30 August, 6:30pm for 7:30pm
Where: Catholic Leadership Centre, East Melbourne.
2019 Theme: “Climate Action for Peace”
#peaceday #ClimateAction
This year's theme draws attention to the importance of combatting climate change as a way to protect and promote peace throughout the world.
