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Leaning into the Spirit
Monday 6 – Thursday 9 November 2017.
University House, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
Keynote Speakers: Professor Paul Murray (Durham, UK), Professor Michael Welker (Heidelberg, Germany)
Early Bird Registrations are open until 31 May 2017.
Visit the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture website to register.
2017 BBI-ACBC eConference
Thursday 10 August 2017, 10:30am-2:45pm (AEST).
'Gospel Leadership in Times of Chaos: the Hope of Pope Francis'
The eConference will bring together a line-up of prominent international and national speakers and panellists from the political, media and business arenas alongside well respected theologians and leaders of religious congregations from across Australia.
Registration is free but mandatory in order to view the event on the day.
The 2017 Act for Peace Ration Challenge has launched!
There is a crisis in our world right now. Millions of people, forced to leave their homes, are now in desperate need of food, shelter and medical care.
Raise money and awareness for communities threatened by conflict and disaster, take the Act for Peace Ration Challenge. Join more than 10,000 people across Australia, living on refugee rations during Refugee Week (18-25 June).
Faith and Unity Commission: Core business of the NCCA
An unexpected adjustment to the Agenda last November saw me elected to chair the Faith and Unity Commission of the NCCA. Firstly, my deep appreciation goes to outgoing chair, Rev. Canon Cathy Thompson, for her leadership over the last few years. But now, down to business: what exactly do we do?
Asia-Pacific Conference on Comparative Theology
Do you have an interest in inter-religious learning; wish to discover more about the theological and spiritual aspects of comparative theology and philosophy?
The Faculty of Theology and Philosophy, Australian Catholic University invites you to:
Asia-Pacific Conference on Comparative Theology
Dates: Wednesday 19 - Thursday 20 July 2017
Venue: Australian Catholic University, Melbourne Campus
Location: 15 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy
Registration: via the website, places are limited
Dear Friends
We are experimenting with a different approach to our Newsletter. Instead of circulating one each month, we intend to send out a shorter, more timely newsletter twice a month. I think that our goal is to send it on the first and third Friday of each month. We will be happy to hear your views on this approach.
May I invite you to encourage friends to subscribe to the Newsletter through the NCCA website: www.ncca.org.au. It’s very easy!
Reading of the actions of the North Korean leader may fill us with dread.
The prayer of the National Council of Churches in Korea and the Korean Christian Federation for the unity of Korea gives hope. Let’s join with them as they celebrate the joy of the resurrection and lament the 70 years of separation.
Download the prayer here.
21 May 2017
How wonderful to celebrate the great feast of hope for fifty days!
However for some people hope is being tested greatly, particularly in a number of countries in Africa as they live in a situation of famine. We struggle to imagine how this must be.
The World Council of Churches is calling all churches around the world to unite for a day of prayer on Sunday 21 May. Attached is a letter from the WCC General Secretary, Rev Olav Fykse Tveit and the General Secretary of the All Africa Conference of Churches.
Time to Draw the Line
There is no border between Timor-Leste (East Timor) and Australia.
We have permanent maritime boundaries with other regions: New Zealand, the Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, but there is no maritime border with Timor-Leste.
Let the Australian Government know how you feel about this by signing the petition below. Please distribute this request amongst your colleagues and communities. The petition will also be on the Parliament website in June, so people can sign it there instead. [Read more]
Take action!
Maintain hope as we see and feel the damage to our climate more and more.
With the federal government reviewing policies, now is the time for us as people of faith to lead and help our communities to speak up and be heard. Speak boldly for better laws and policies to stop damaging our climate, shift to clean energy, and create a better future for people and our living world
Australian Religious Response to Climate Change joins with Micah Australia for a petition in all 150 electorates in Australia.
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“Reconciliation - The Love of Christ Compels Us”
(cf. 2 Corinthians 5:14-20)
28 May – 4 June 2017
In 2017 the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in Australia will be observed from 28 May - 4 June 2017 in the week between Ascension and Pentecost.
The theme ‘Reconciliation – the Love of Christ compels us’, celebrates the irrevocable reconciliation that we have received through faith in Jesus Christ. Christ’s love becomes the driving force that moves us beyond our division toward acts of reconciliation
Leaning into the Spirit
Registrations open
To register visit the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture website.
Where: University House, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
When: Monday 6 – Thursday 9 November 2017.
Keynote Speakers: Professor Paul Murray (Durham, UK), Professor Michael Welker (Heidelberg, Germany)
Australian Religious Press Association
43rd annual Conference
25 -27 August 2017, Rydges Hotel 59 Federal St Auckland NZ
Inspiration, professional development and networking for ARPA members, including the ARPA Awards Dinner on Saturday night 26 August.
For the programme and information on payment options download the brochure in PDF
For further enquiries, please contact Elizabeth Harris: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit the ARPA website
'Gospel Leadership in Times of Chaos: the Hope of Pope Francis'
Thursday 10 August 2017, 10:30am-2:45pm (AEST).
The eConference will bring together a line-up of prominent international and national speakers and panellists from the political, media and business arenas alongside well respected theologians and leaders of religious congregations from across Australia.
Registration is free but mandatory in order to view the event on the day.
