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Living in the Anthropocene - The Human Era
Dr Clive Pearson shares his research into climate change, the Anthropocene and theology and also of the relationship of Christian Faith to Islam.
Date: Saturday 10 March 2018
Time: 9.30am-12.30pm.
Place: Catherine McAuley Room 6 Victoria Road, Parramatta, NSW, 2150
Grasstree Gathering is a national, inter-denominational and non-denominational event which aims to celebrate, encourage, equip and inspire an emerging generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Christian Leaders.
In 2018 Sydney will be hosting this event from March 16-20.
Justice marches are being held in most capital cities on Palm Sunday 25 March 2018
For more information visit the Facebook page for your city.
Sydney Palm Sunday Rally for Refugees -2pm Belmore Park, near Central Station
Brisbane Palm Sunday Rally for Refugees Rights -2pm King George Square, George St
Adelaide Walk for Justice for Refugees -2pm Victoria Square,
Melbourne Walk for Justice for Refugees - 2pm State Library, 328 Swanston St
Perth Walk for Justice for Refugees – 1pm St George’s Cathedral, 38 St George’s Terrace
Melbourne School of Theology are holding a one day conference on Christian Ethics.
18 May 2018
Wantirna campus, Melbourne School of Theology
Tonga Emergency Appeal
Cyclone Gita has devastated communities across Tonga. A state of emergency has been declared across the Island nation.
The level of damage to crops, homes, vegetation and infrastructure is extremely high following the cyclone.
Safe Church Training Agreement
Safe Church Awareness - presenter training 2018
The NCCA Safe Church program will be running a SCTA Safe Church Awareness presenter training in Melbourne on 23-24 March 2018.
Dont miss out! Places are filling fast.
Australian Human Rights Commission
National Principles
On the 5th March 2018, NCCA Associate General Secretary Liz Stone and NCCA National Safe Church Coordinator Laura Cregan will be attending the meeting of the Implementation Advisory Group (IAG) in Canberra.
The Glenburnie Programme
This funding programme takes its name from a property in Western Australia. Funding from this programme is intended to “provide resources for the churches and the community on issues relating to a just, participatory and sustainable society."
Closing date for applications has been extended to 30 April 2018
World Council of Churches
31 Days of Prayer for Women's Empowerment
Join the Lott Carey Global Women's Prayer Guide
International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam, July 2018
Applications are invited from interfaith chaplains and young counsellors
In celebration of women theologians and activists.
Two recent articles from the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) affirm the value that women make to ecumenism and faith advocacy.
- Women Theologians affirm, “Equal opportunities are celebration of the gift of togetherness and the life in its fullness”
- Renowned Pakistani human rights activist Asma Jahangir passes away.
More...
Fourth Baha'i leader released from prison
The NCCA rejoices with the Baha’i community with the news of the recent release of Mr Saeid Rezaie after completing a ten year prison sentence in Iran.
Melbourne will be the host of a number interfaith events and experiences in March.
Some that may be of interest are:
- Listening to the Female Voice: Women and Faith - 6 March 2018
- One Voice Jewish street festival - 18 March 2018
- Jewish - Muslim Comedy Debate - 19 March 2018
- Holocasut Memorial Service - 19 March 2018
| March | |
| 2 | World Day of Prayer |
| 8 | International Women's Day |
| 15 | National Close the Gap Day |
| 21 | Harmony Day |
| 22 | World Water Day |
| 24 | Earth Hour |
| 25 | Palm Sunday - Walk for Justice of Refugees |
| 31 | Passover begins - Jewish holiday |
Lent begins:
When I was a Curate in Country Victoria, I learned the tradition of praying the Ash Wednesday Collect each day and along with the Collect for each Sunday in Lent.
It therefore penetrated my heart and focused the Lenten journey:
