NCCA Newsletters (2320)
Children categories
Professional Supervision for clergy and church workers (Royal Commission Recommendation 16.45)
Child Safe Standard 5. People working with children are suitable and supported
d. Supervision and people management have a child safety focus
When: Wednesday 18 July 10am – 3pm
Where: St James Hall, Level 1, 169-171 Phillip Street, Sydney CBD
The Australian Refugee Action Network (ARAN) invites registrations from people of faith to attend the 2nd National Conference.
The conference is open to anyone interested in refugee activism and advocacy.
When: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 July
Where: ANMF Building 535 Elizabeth Street Melbourne VIC
Podcast interview makes thoughtful listening
Christine Carolan, the national executive officer Australian Catholic Religious against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) talks about her work in a thought-provoking interview.
1 May 2018
The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council (ACSJC) have released A Pastoral Letter for the Feast of St Joseph the Worker titled A Fair Day's Pay - For the dignity of workers and the good of all. The Pastoral Letter is available online from the ACSJC.
Australian Research Theology Foundation Inc. (ARTFinc)
Funding applications for religious and educational projects within Australia are welcomed by ARTFinc for projects in the Church in 2018-2019. Themes can range from academic theology to Christian education at the grassroots.
Applications close: 30 June 2018
Safe Church Training Agreement
WA training and ecumenical gathering
Royal Commission recommendations and the 10 Child Safe standards.
Date: Saturday 25 August 2018 - 9am to 4pm
Venue: Uniting Church Noranda – 79 Camboon Road, Noranda WA
World Christian leaders' invitation to join the Season of Creation
1 September was proclaimed a Day of Prayer for Creation by the Orthodox in 1989 and repeated by Pope Francis in 2015. The season takes us through to the feast of St. Francis on 4 October. Christians of all denominations and locations are invited to participate in an ecumenical Season of Creation.
World Council of Churches
Ecumenical News
120th anniversary of birth of ecumenical pioneer Visser ’t Hooft
Willem A. Visser ’t Hooft was the first General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC). He was instrumental in the development of the 20th-century ecumenical movement.
New Secretary General for Middle East Council of Churches
WCC Interim General Secretary, Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca congratulates Dr Michel Abs on his election to this position.
Events
Abraham Conference 2018 - Parramatta NSW
Pillars of Peace - Jews, Christians and Muslims working together - Sunday 5 August, Parramatta NSW
National Museum of Australia - Canberra ACT
So That You Might Know Each Other: Faith and Culture in Islam - on show until 22 July 2018
More...
| March | |
| 1 | World Day of Prayer |
| 1 | Zero Discrimination Day |
| 3 | World Wildlife Day |
| 8 | International Women's Day |
| 11 | Ramadan begins (Islam) |
| 16 | National Close the Gap Day |
| 18 | Great Lent (Orthodox Christian) |
“When a 70 year old nun who loves God and the Filipino people is seen as a threat , who has the problem?
Un-expectantly, Sr Pat’s faithful witness and our global solidarity, is an opportunity for current Filipino leaders to wake up to their own deepest truth and become leaders who are a real blessing.
Ration Challenge 2018
Refugee Week is almost here!
Sunday 17 June - Saturday 23 June 2018
Sign up now for the Ration Challenge, during Refugee Week.
Take the challenge. Show refugees you are with them and not against them.
17 June – 23 June 2018
#WithRefugees
Today, more than ever, we need a global movement to demand that the safety and rights of refugees are protected.
