NCCA Newsletters (2320)
Children categories
| January | |
| 1 | 1994: Commencement of Native Title Act |
| 6 | Epiphany - Christian |
| 7 | Feast of the Nativity - Orthodox Christian |
| 14 | Orthodox Christian New Year |
| 26 | Invasion Day/Survival Day (Australia Day) |
| 26 | 1972: Establishment of Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra |
Pacific leaders call for urgent action
Samoa's new Prime Minister, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, along with other leaders of Pacific nations, want immediate action from Australia to help them cope with climate change.
As COP26 takes place in Glasgow, we share the ABC article for those who may have missed it or would like to recap.
World Council of Churches
Book Launch Webinar
You are invited to join the WCC's Commission on World Mission and Evangelism, (CWME) for the release of their new publication, “Call to Discipleship: Mission in the Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace,”
When: 10 November 2021, 2:00 pm CET (Zurich)
NCCA Ecumenical Prayer Service:
- in Prayerful Preparation for Global Environmental Talks- UNCOP 26. Sunday 10 October, 2021
God mandates: “Choose life, so that you and your children might live.” Deuteronomy 30:19
NCCA is pleased to invite you to the the following upcoming events:
- NCCA Ltd AGM Presentation Wednesday 27 October, 3:00 - 4:00 pm (AEDT) - the future of ecumenism and Spiritual Ecumenism.
- NCCA Assembly Thursday 28 October, 2:00-4:00pm (AEDT) - 'Where are we at with dialogues as the heart of ecumenism?'
Upcoming webinars, online training and celebrations
- NCCA Safe Church Professional Learning webinar - Friday 22 October 2021 - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (AEDT)
- Children's Week 23-31 October 2021
- New Victorian Commission for Children and Young People website
SHOT OF HOPE
- #EndCOVIDforall - Ask the Government to help vaccinate world’s poorest. - Join the call in asking Australia’s political leaders to play their part in vaccinating the world against COVID-19.
- Latest news - Afghan resettlement update
Online Prayer Service
Pax Christi and friends invite you to remember Myanmar in A Day of Prayer for Myanmar.
Service led by Rev John Gilmore, NCCA President
When: Sunday 28 November 2021 7:30 pm (AEDT)
Celebrate National Unity Week
The NCCA is partnering with the Lebanese Muslim Association (LMA) to promote the celebration of this week. Reach out and connect with your local Muslim community.
- National Unity Week - 22-30 October 2021 and National Mosque Open Day - 30 October 2021
- Online panel events - choose from a selection of five topical events to join.
NATSICC Virtual retreat
I am the vine, you are the Branches. 21-24 November 2021
Registrations are now open for the first National Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC) Virtual retreat.
More...
Faith leaders plea for the future of our planet
- Interfaith Joint Statement - 40 religious leaders join Pope Francis with an urgent climate appeal
- Interfaith Prayers - for a beneficial COP26
A Toolkit to Accompany the "Roadmap for Congregations, Communities and Churches for an Economy of Life and Ecological Justice"
“Walk the Talk” is an invitation to discuss a 5-step programme to change the way we deal with the economy and our ecological surroundings, from the World Council of Churches
The Greek Orthodox Diocese of Australia
Four new Assistant Bishops have recently been elected at the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate on 30 August for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia.
NCCA prays for the new Bishops as they enter into their new roles within the church.
Pillars of Light
An invitation to join a very special multicultural Chanukah event in the Melbourne CBD celebrating connection, community & collaboration.
Date: Sunday 28 November to Sunday 5 December 2021 - Daily, 6:00 pm to late
