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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025
In Australia, we mark the week between Ascension and Pentecost: 1-8 June 2025.
The Reflections and Prayers for the eight days comprise ‘A Journey through the Nicene Creed’.
Resources for 2025 can be found on the WCC website.
A Catholic Response to Human Trafficking
Listen to an interview with Sr Noelene Simmons SM, of ACRATH
Sr Noelene discusses how it happens in the modern world, and what people in schools and parishes can do about it.
Prayer and Reflection
Three Taizé prayer events are planned for later in October to coincide with the Sydney visit of a Taizé Brother who will lead each session.
You are warmly invited to join any of the prayers to be held in Sydney NSW.
When: Tuesday- 22 October 2024 |Saturday- 26 October 2024 | Sunday Prayer- 27 October 2024
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit." John 15:1-2
….As much as we would like to keep the vine the way it is – pruning is a pathway to fruitfulness.
ACRT update on Asylum Seekers
Permanent Residence for Asylum Seekers: What’s Happening Now
Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce members step in, offering vital assistance and advocating for a permanent solution.
Act for Peace in the world
September 21 marks the United Nation’s International Day of Peace.
According to Act for Peace CEO, Elijah Buol OAM, there has never been a more important time to seek peace.
Theologian in Residence
The Rev’d Rachel Taber-Hamilton will be this year’s ‘Theologian in Residence’ at St Peter’s Cathedral, North Adelaide SA
When: October 14 – 21, 2024
Coptic Orthodox Church celebrates El-Nayrouz
On Wednesday, 18 September, members of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Sydney and Affiliated Regions gathered at NSW Parliament House to celebrate the Coptic new year - El-Nayrouz.
Dialogue between Orthodox Churches and Oriental Churches resumes after 31 years
All participants expressed their sincere gratitude to our Risen Lord, Jesus Christ, for granting them the gift of being together after a period of internal reflection and growing interest in the Dialogue and its fruits in all levels of their local Churches.
Nicaea 2025: Towards Hope, Peace & Unity
Dr Margaret Scharf OP will lead an exploration of the Council of Nicaea in the lead-up to its 1700th anniversary.
This is an in-person event, at the Catholic Education Centre, Leederville, PERTH WA
When: Saturday 2 November 2024 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM (UTC+08)
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Let us be a source of hope
During the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel, the World Council of Churches (WCC) prayer focused on how Christians can be a source of hope amid the war in the Holy Land.
Domestic Violence Webinar for Church Leaders and Pastors
This webinar is for pastors, ministers, clergy, and committee members
When: Tuesday 12 November, 2:00 pm AEDT
Campaign News and more
- Safer World for All campaign - get involved in electorate lobbying
- Micah Women Leaders Delegation: recap
- Biblical advocacy: Theological paper
29 September 2024
God walks with His people: Message of Pope Francis
The Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference (ACBC), Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office have produced an extensive list of resources for the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2024
