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With so many weeks since our last newsletter, one might expect that I would be early with my message, But such is not the case.
There is much happening with the National Council of Churches in Australia and as I try to catch up on what was not completed last year, and try to prepare for the coming year, I find that there are many issues before me, and many ideas floating around.
Last October the leaders of Churches came together. They came together primarily to support each other and for conversation together. Part of their time focused on the Royal Commission into Institutional Response to Child Sexual Abuse. Francis Sullivan, the CEO of the Catholic Church’s Truth Justice and Healing Commission spoke to them on the proposed redress scheme.
NYMC17 is going to Sea World Resort
When: 9-11 October 2017
Where: Sea World Resort, Gold Coast
Keynotes, Registration rates and Accommodation will be announced soon
Looking for youth ministry resources?
Some great podcasts are available, along with more information on the NYMC2017 website.
You are warmly invited to attend.
The Conference is hosted by:
- The Centre for Ecumenical Studies / Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture
- The Australian Catholic University – Institute for Religion and Critical Inquiry (Melbourne) and Signadou Campus (Canberra)
- The Research Centre for Public and Contextual Theology (Charles Sturt University)
Yuróra is a Uniting Church youth event for delegates aged 16-25 from around Australia with programs for younger siblings and children. Yuróra places special emphasis on the participation and relationship with the First People of Australia and the Second Peoples of Australia.
Community Organisation and Communications Kit
3 December is recognised as the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). “Achieving 17 Goals for the Future We Want ” is the theme for 2016.
You are invited to join in recognising and celebrating the wonderful contributions of people with disability by holding an event in your community.
Your help is required.
Your assistance is appreciated in gathering information about current attitudes to the role of spiritual care in hospitals. You may participate by either completing the survey or passing it on to someone with a specific interest in spiritual care of those in hospitals.
The data from the survey will be used to inform a national consensus conference Enhancing Quality & Safety: Spiritual care in health to be held 1-2 June 2017.
Want to hear the latest on the global Divest Invest movement?
Are you interested in fossil fuel divestment but unclear on implementation?
You are invited to join a webinar to discuss the status of the fast paced global Divest Invest campaign, the latest updates from the recent COP 22 in Marrakesh, including from the Faith, Foundations and Finance events.
APRO One Day Forum 2017
An invitation has been extended to NCCA and its member churches for a maximum of 20 delegates to this Forum.
Date: 22 February 2017, 10 am to 4 pm
Theme: Religious values and the value of religion
Location: Strangers Function Room, NSW Parliament House, Sydney
Keynote: Former NSW Premier Kristina Keneally
SA Dialogue of the Roman Catholic and Uniting Churches
An ecumenical dialogue has existed for more than 25 years in South Australia between the Uniting Church(UCA) and Roman Catholic Church(RC). Membership is appointed by the Synod Standing Committee of the UCA and the Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission of the Adelaide Diocese and the Bishop of Port Pirie Diocese. Each denomination has 6 members, one of whom is the country representative, involved in the work of the two churches in the whole state. The two co-chairs are Rev Dr Michael Trainor (RC) and Dr Marelle Harisun (UCA).
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Armenian Apostolic Church
60th Anniversary
In 1953, the Armenian Church Council of NSW founded the first Armenian Apostolic Church in Australia with the purchase of their first building at 108 Campbell Street, Surry Hills.
2017 will mark the 60 years since the Church established itself in Australia. On 22nd October this year the Church launched the official commemorative logo and outlined a schedule of events to take place throughout the coming year.
Claire Evins works in the Marketing and Campaigns (MAC) team of Act for Peace (AfP), on a part time basis, three day per week with regular giving and Gifts of Peace. Initially drawn to the job because it was a church based charity, Claire says that she loves working here. She finds her job very rewardingbecause the fast paced environment and high energy involved make her days unique.
Ministry Review
A ministry review can be done on an annual basis with the leadership team, to assess the commitment, availabilities and suitability to the roles.
It also provides a space for leadership development and training opportunities for current leaders, as well as accountability for training new leaders.
Safe as Churches? 8 Conference
The conference will be taking place in Melbourne on 16th – 17th May 2017
This will be our 8th biennial conference bringing together various leaders and experts to network and develop effective ways to lead our churches in best practices for safeguarding our children, youth and vulnerable adults.
