NCCA Newsletters (2320)
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Unite in Support of Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma
Monday 16 October 2017
Blue Knot Day is the Blue Knot Foundation's national awareness day celebrated in October every year. On this day, all Australians are asked to unite in support of the 5 million Australian adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse.
Mexico; The Caribbean; Cuba and Florida, USA
Let us pray for the people in these places, after earthquake and hurricanes bring devastation and loss.
Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine, Myanmar
Let us pray for this these people in fear of their lives in the face of ongoing violence.
On 21 September each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world
The United Nations General Assembly (UN) has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.
Sunday 24 September
The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council (ACSJC) has released their 2017-2018 Social Justice Statement- Everyone's Business: Developing an inclusive and sustainable economy. The Statement, along with related resources, is available in hard copy or oline from the ACSJC.
Leaning into the Spirit
Registrations are still available.
Monday 6 – Thursday 9 November 2017.
University House, Australian National University, Canberra.
For Registrations and conference details visit the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture website.
15 - 21 October 2017
Less than one month left to organise your event.
Reduce poverty and hardship by taking part in an activity organised by others or organise an activity yourself.
Activities such as conferences, seminars, forums, performances, media events etc are always great. Maybe even invite your local MP or Mayor to attend.
NMYC 2017 is less than a month away
Sea World Resort, Gold Coast
9-11 October 2017
Tickets can be booked online.
National Coordinator
NCCA Safe Church Program
The National Council of Churches in Australia are looking for someone to fill this full time permanent position.
The role will be based in either Sydney or Melbourne CBD.
Applications close: Sunday 1 October 2017
The Safe Church Program is an initiative of the NCCA and consists of the Safe Church Training Agreement (SCTA), Safe Church Network, and the Safe as Churches? Conferences.
Lutheran and Catholic Churches in Australia
On the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation
Unity is the gift of God - John 17:21
Bishop John Henderson of the Lutheran Church of Australia and Archbishop Christopher Prowse on behalf of the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference have released a joint statement on the occasion of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation.
World Council of Churches
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2018 Theme Announced
"Your Right Hand, O Lord, Glorious in Power" (Exodus 15:6)
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All books given away freely
The National Council of Churches in Australia has a range of Ecumenical books which we would like to give away. We have over 120 titles to choose from, many with multiple copies. There is bound to be something in our Library that will be of interest.
Dear friends
Considered by Australians to be the first day of Spring, although many would prefer to identify the spring equinox as such, 1st September has been named as a day of prayer for creation. The Ecumenical Patriarch has called for prayer on this day since 1989. Pope Francis has joined with him over several years in inviting all to join in prayer for our earth.
Archbishop Kay Goldsworthy
The Anglican Church of Australia has elected their first woman to the role of Archbishop. The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy AO, Bishop of Gippsland is to become the new Archbishop of Perth.
Houston, Texas; Mumbai, India; Freetown, Sierra Leone
Let us pray for the people in these places, after extreme weather brings devastation to these cities.
‘I’m Prepared’ Program
Let us pray for this program helping refugees return home, from India back to Sri Lanka and from Thailand back to Myanmar.
