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Following the Ecumenical Prayer Service Melbourne CBD, Saturday 2 June 2018, there are further plans in progress to support and advocate for the continuation of mission work in the Philippines.
Letters of support for Sr Pat and related events will be strengthened by an intended visit to the Philippine Ambassador in Canberra.
A VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Listening to the Statement from the Heart is now available
The Anglican Board of Mission (ABM) has released this study guide to assist the church listen to the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
This is a valuable study guide intended for individuals and groups. It is written by Celia Kemp. The wonderful illustrations are done by Reconciliation Coordinator Artist, The Reverend Glenn Loughrey.
Video message for Reconciliation from Brooke Prentice of Common Grace
We are invited to rethink our idea of Reconciliation and instead, think of it as the Aboriginal hand of friendship being extended to you.
“Our nation needs healing, but that healing can’t happen from one side. It requires friendship.” Brooke Prentice
Newcastle Deans share their faith with sincerity and humour
(Ecumenism is alive and laughing in Newcastle, NSW)
Anglican Dean Katherine Bowyer and Catholic Dean Andrew Doohan share a working relationship that sends a positive and hopeful message to a community in great need of the balm of God's Grace.
Book now for the Women of Diversity Dinner 2018
The Dinner is open to women of all ages and backgrounds.
When: Saturday 28 July 2018, 6:30 - 10:00pm
Where: The Emporium Function Centre, 258 South Terrace corner of West Terrace, Bankstown, NSW
7-26 October 2018
Meet Areej Masoud, a Palestinian Christian born in Bethlehem. Find out why she has travelled so far to share her stories with Australians.
The Ecumenical Accompaniment Programe in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI) is a program coordinated by the World Council of Churches that brings international volunteers to the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Volunteers come for 3 months placements as Ecumenical Accompaniers.
Become an Ecumenical Accompanier (EA) today!
Applications are now open.
World Council of Churches
Global Day of Prayer to End Famine 10 June 2018
The WCC, World Evangelical Alliance and All Africa Conference of Churches, and a coalition of other partners call us to join the Global Day of Prayer to End Famine.
Pope Francis to visit the WCC
The Papal Ecumenical Pilgrimage to the World Council of Churches will take place in Geneva on 21 June 2018.
CCA observes International AIDS Candlelight Memorial
The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), together with the Church of Christ in Thailand, held a Sunday service on 20 May 2018 at the Chang Kham Church in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Prayers, songs and personal testimonies focused on the theme ‘Reflecting on our Past, Preparing for our Future’.
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| 3 | National Reconciliation Week ends |
| 5 | World Environment Day |
| 8 | World Ocean's Day |
| 10 | Global Day of Prayer to end Famine |
| 15 | Eid-Al-Fitr: Muslim breaking of the Fast |
| 17 | National Refugee Week begins |
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"All the believers were together and had everything in common” (Acts 2:44)
As we celebrate Pentecost (Eastern and Oriental Churches on 27 May), the WCC Pentecost Greeting 2018 asks us to recall the living testimonies of those who give their lives promoting reconciliation and peace with justice in their many countries worldwide.
On 17 May 2018, the NCCA wrote to the Palestinian Ambassador, HE Izzat Salah Abdulhadi on hearing the news of the deaths that occurred on Monday 14 May 2018.
We passed on our concern and shared a prayer, taken from the Prayer for Peace with Justice in Israel/Palestine.
On Tuesday15 and Wednesday 16 May 2018, a group of 26 Sudanese and South Sudanese church leaders from across Australia came together in a National Consultation at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, Canberra, under the auspices of the NCCA.
The two day consultation culminated in the finalisation of a key statement which, assisted by DFAT, was delivered to the South Sudan peace talks in Addis Ababa the following day, Thursday 17 May.
