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Climate Council 5th Birthday Panel
You are invited to a special evening to hear from the Climate Councillors and to discuss the future of climate action in Australia.
When: Wednesday 19th September 6:00 - 8:00PM
Where: The Theatre, Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray Street, Sydney, NSW
The Right to Peace- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70
This year's #peaceday celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
On 21 September each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world. See the Events and Prayers to help celebrate the day.
Knapsack for the Journey of Faith: Pilgrimage Bible Studies
World Council of Churches - Theological Study Group
You are invited to reflect on the diverse stories of these pilgrimages in the Bible and connect the dialogue between biblical contexts and contemporary contexts.
Jonah 4: 1-11 “Invitation to tolerance and compassion", by Magali do Nascimento Cunha
Concerned Australians express support
An open letter was delivered to the Prime Minister on 4 September 2018 urging Parliamentarians to work collaboratively to see the Modern Slavery Bill through to enactment in 2018.
Help support the men on Manus Island
WE KNOW YOU ARE THERE AND WE CARE
We need $64,000 by 19 September
Australia's 'Regional Processing' of Asylum Seekers has left hundreds of men on Manus Island living in indefinite limbo.
Introducing Emily Evans
Emily Evans has just recently begun working with the NCCA as a Project Officer. Her role will see her based in Melbourne providing administrative, research and implementation support to the Commissions, Networks and the overall work of the Council.
World Council of Churches
WCC celebrates 70th Anniversary - Covenanting and Amsterdam 1948
The 70th anniversary of the WCC in 2018 is an opportunity to mark the achievements of the past 70 years in working for Christian unity and action, and to look to the challenges ahead as a fellowship of churches responding to God’s call for unity, mission, justice and peace.
Former CCA General Secretary Bishop John V Samuel Passes Away
Bishop John Victor Samuel is remembered for his ecumenical collegiality, personal warmth and friendship, as well as his numerous ecumenical contributions.
Interfaith Response to Climate Emergency Conference
Radical Action at the Heart of Faith: work within Faith Communities to fight climate apathy
When: Wednesday 12 September 2018 10:15am
Where: Northcote Town Hall, 189 High Street, Northcote VIC
Conversation: DIY Spirituality
Spirituality means different things to different people.
When: Wednesday 12 September 2018 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Where: Trinity College, Old Warden's Lodge, 100 Royal Pde, Parkville VIC
| September | |
| 1 | World Day of Care for Creation |
| 2 | National Child Protection Week begins |
| 9 | Child Protection Sunday - Australian Catholic Church |
| 10 | World Suicide Prevention Day |
| 10 | Rosh Hashanah - Jewish New Year |
| 12 | Al-Hijra - Islamic New Year |
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Visit by Archbishop Angaelos, Moderator of Churches Together Britain & Ireland Trustees
In an encouraging address on 22 August 2018, Archbishop Angaelos of the Coptic Archdiocese of London, gave us an image of mosaic art with its separate pieces of glass and stone. All the coloured pieces are distinct works of art forming one creation.
A Catholic Response to Domestic Violence
The resource kit was officially launched by the Broken Bay Diocese on 21 June 2018. It provides information around the Catholic Church’s teaching for the dignity and value of the human person.
Why Indigenous Sovereignty Should Matter to Christians
"It's a conversation about sovereignty but also about how we stand as disciples of Jesus."
Rev Dr Chris Budden says of his new book, Why Indigenous Sovereignty Should Matter to Christians, launched at the 15th Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia in July. The result of many prolonged conversations on the subject of First People's sovereignty.
16 – 23 September 2018
The World Council of Churches invites member churches, faith-based communities, and civil society organizations around the world to join together for a week of prayer for just peace for all in Palestine and Israel on 16-23 September 2018.
