NCCA Newsletters (2320)
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Armenian Pope, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians visits Australia.
1 -11 February 2019.
His Holiness Karekin II arrived in Sydney on Friday 1 February 2019. This is the third visit His Holiness has made to Australia, and the second official Pontifical Visit.
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Receptive Ecumenism: Listening, Learning and Loving in the Way of Christ
Editors: Vicky Balabanski and Geraldine Hawkes
Foreword and Afterword: Paul D Murray
Come – Everything is Ready!
The World Day of Prayer 2019 host country this year is Slovenia. The theme, prepared by the women, is “Come – Everything is Ready!” and the Bible study text is Luke 14: 15-24.
World Council of Churches
The World Council of Churches (WCC) expressed its concern for the lives and welfare of all people affected by failure to resolve the political situation in Venezuela.
Pope Francis reflects on Apostolic Visit to the United Arab Emirates
During his General Audience last Wednesday Pope Francis reflected on his Apostolic Visit to the United Arab Emirates on 3-5 February 2019.
JCMA Schools Program Education Officer Position
Position Title: JCMA Education Officer - Part time
Employment Location: East Melbourne
Applications Due: 3rd March 2019
| November | |
| 1 | All Saint’s Day - Christianity |
| 11 | Remembrance Day |
| 19 | World Toilet Day |
| 20 | World Children's Day |
| 25 | International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women |
Celebrating the Journey Together
Tribute to Geraldine Hawkes on 13 years of ecumenical inspiration.
On Thursday 31 January, South Australian church leaders, church members and pastoral workers, State politicians and local Councillors, plus we interstate friends, came together in Adelaide at St Francis Xavier Cathedral Hall to pay tribute to the generosity and thoughtful leadership of Geraldine Hawkes, Ecumenical Facilitator of the South Australian Council of Churches and Executive Secretary for Leaders of Christian Churches South Australia.
In the recent Australia Day honours many people were recognised for their contribution to religious organisations and services. The NCCA congratulates all of them, with special mention to four Victorians who have been recognised for their contribution to ecumenical relations, theological studies and their churches:
- The Revd Prof Emeritus Robert William GRIBBEN AM (VIC) - Uniting Church
- The Revd Dr Charles Henry SHERLOCK AM (VIC) - Anglican
- The Revd Dr Robert Bradley MITCHELL AM (VIC) - Anglican
- Dr Janet Elizabeth DUKE OAM (VIC) - Anglican
Faiths Unite: Visions for Transformative Climate Action
A 3-part interactive online series organised by the Interfaith Liaison Committee (ILC) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Every Tuesday, 27 October to 10 November 2020
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Pakistan Supreme Court upholds acquittal
Asia Bibi is now free to leave Pakistan after the acquittal of Islamist blasphemy charges. Ms Bibi, a Christian, has spent eight years in prison convicted of a blasphemy crime which is punishable by death in the Islamic Republic.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
(Matthew 11:28)
NCCA Assembly Roundtable
Please note that the venue has changed. It will now be held in Ferguson Hall, St Stephen's Uniting Church, 197 Macquarie St, Sydney (downstairs)
When: Thursday 21 March 2019 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Topic: Selection, training and screening for ordination candidates and church workers, including best practice in psychological testing.
Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Rountable
When: 2 May 2019
Where: Barbara Dowling Room, Chapter House, 209 Flinders Lane Melbourne, Anglican Diocese of Melbourne
10th National Forum
When: 21 - 24 June 2019
Where: Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, Canberra.
Formal invitations to member churches to nominate delegates will be sent by mid-February.
Archbishop Ian George
Former Anglican Archbishop of Adelaide Dr Ian George has passed away, aged 84 on January 28 2019.
Bishop George was Archbishop of Adelaide between 1991 and 2004. During this time he served as Chair of NCCA's Christian World Service (CWS) Commission from 1996 to 2004.
