NCCA Newsletters (2320)
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Holding the Light
"Holding the Light" is an ecumenical service remembering victims and survivors of family domestic violence.
When: Thursday 30 November, 5:00 pm AEDT
Where: Wesley Uniting Church, Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC
NCCA and Act for Peace
- NCCA: opening for a Policy and Project Officer
- Act for Peace: CEO and four other positions as listed
Update
Just Community of Women and Men - Ecumenical Network of Global Advocates for Gender Justice
- 16 Days of Ecumenical Advocacy and Action to End Violence: WCC's continued commitment to end rape and violence.
Announcement
Appointment of a new General Secretary, Mr David Rose.
The NCCA welcomes David Rose and looks forward to working alongside him.
Prayers & Reflections from our ecumenical community
As we prepare for the Feast of the Nativity we share with you some reflections and resources from our members and their networks.
"How long, LORD? Will you forget me forever?
How long will you hide your face from me?"
(Psalm 13:1)
On Hamas Israel Armed Conflict
The NCCA President, on behalf of National Church Leaders, has released a Public Statement regarding the armed conflict in Israel and Palestine.
Afghanistan and Gaza
Over the last two weeks we’ve witnessed unimaginable heartbreak.
More than 1,000 people have died and many more are missing in Western Afghanistan after three earthquakes devastated the region, reducing entire communities to rubble. And we’ve all watched on in horror at the scenes unfolding in Gaza.
Here’s how you can help.
Mandorla art prize
Australia’s most significant thematic Christian art prize with a prize pool of over $50,000.
Entries close: 13 March 2024
Child safety news
- Tasmania: Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework and reportable conduct scheme forum for religious organisations
- National Children's Week: posters and guide to celebrating the week
- NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian: Child Safe Self-Assessment Tool
More...
- The Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Development Fund: applications due by Monday 30 October 2023.
- Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons: 'Black Mist and the Ban' statement - 70th anniversary, nuclear testing on APY land.
2025 World Conference
1700th Anniversary of the first Ecumenical Council in Nicaea.
The First Ecumenical Council was a gathering of Christian bishops in Nicaea, now İznik in present-day Türkiye. It was the first attempt to reach consensus in the church through an assembly representing all of Christendom.
Please pray for the peoples of the Holy Land and a just end to the ongoing hostilities between Israel and Palestine.
“Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God.” (Matthew 5:9)
3 December
Towards equity for people with disabilities
CBM Australia: Resource Kit
