NCCA Newsletters (2320)
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The Good Oil 2021 Writers' Award
Entries are now open for for emerging and published writers.
Theme: Inclusivity, embodied in the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37).
Entries close: midnight AEDT on Sunday August 22, 2021.
COVID-19 Small Grants
Funding is now available to help multicultural community groups to ensure that all Australians, including those from CALD backgrounds, have access to information on the COVID-19 vaccination.
Grants are now open - close 22 January 2022
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| 1 | Coming of the Light |
| 4 | NAIDOC Week begins |
| 18 | International Nelson Mandela Day |
| 24 | Ashala Puja / Dharma Day (Buddhism) |
| 30 | World Day against Trafficking in Persons |
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CHOICES
Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love; (St Francis of Assisi)
This year is an important year for climate action messaging.
With COP26 approaching, the NCCA is inviting you to create inspiring climate action messages that can be shared in our Churches.
Get involved in Refugee Week!
2021 Theme – ‘Unity
Refugee Week will be held from Sunday 20 June to Saturday 26 June
Ration Challenge 2021
Sunday 13 – Saturday 19 June 2021
The Ration Challenge is only days away! Eat the same rations as a Syrian refugee, raise money and save lives.
Walking alongside those who seek safety
“Many came here thinking of Australia as a country with a strong humanitarian soul and a country that would take in refugees and assist them.... Sadly, that has not been the case.” Malcolm Dunning, Indooroopilly Uniting Church, Brisbane.
ANTICIPATING PENTECOST 2021
Come Holy Spirit, renew the face of the Earth (cf Psalm 104:30)
The Feast of Pentecost completes our wonderful season of Easter.
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To walk this way
A reflection on Reconciliation by Felicity McCallum, First Nations Adviser to the NCCA.
There is something irresistible about the place of forgiveness and reconciliation....
MEETING THE FOUNDERS OF i4giveday
by Bishop Philip Huggins, NCCA President
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” Ephesians 4:32
Deepen accompaniment amidst COVID-19 pandemic
Vaccine inequity, increasing trends of gender-based violence, injustices against indigenous peoples, and insecurities among the youth are all major issues that were discussed at the 4 June WCC–CCA joint Asia Regional Consultation.
"Churches in Asia must commit with one heart and mind our solidarity for those who are suffering..." Rev Dr San Chang, WCC
Funding Applications 2022
- The Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Development Fund - Applications are being received for 2021-2022.
- Martung Upah Appeal - Your gift makes an enormous difference to help us support our First Nations people.
