In the recent Australia Day honours many people were recognised for their contribution to religious organisations and services. The NCCA congratulates all of them, with special mention to four Victorians who have been recognised for their contribution to ecumenical relations, theological studies and their churches:

• The Revd Prof Emeritus Robert William GRIBBEN AM (VIC) - Uniting Church
• The Revd Dr Charles Henry SHERLOCK AM (VIC) - Anglican
• The Revd Dr Robert Bradley MITCHELL AM  (VIC) - Anglican 
• Dr Janet Elizabeth DUKE OAM (VIC) - Anglican

Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Rountable
When: 2 May 2019
Where: Barbara Dowling Room, Chapter House, 209 Flinders Lane Melbourne, Anglican Diocese of Melbourne

10th National Forum
When: 21 - 24 June 2019
Where: Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, Canberra.
Formal invitations to member churches to nominate delegates will be sent by mid-February.

2019 Children’s Workers’ Training Day and Expo
Date: Saturday 23rd February, 2019 
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Venue: Mt Pleasant Baptist Church, 497 Marmion St, Booragoon, WA

Passing the Baton is an ecumenical event organised by the Children's Ministry Network (CMN) WA to help equip & encourage children’s workers as they pass the baton of the faith on to the next generation.

Presented by the Centre for Ecumencial Studies at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture (ACC&C)

Date: 10:30 am-4:00 pm 25 June 2019
Location: Chambers Pavilion, ACC&C, 15 Blackall Street, Barton ACT
Special guest speaker: Rt. Rev’d Dr Geevarghese Coorilos

Amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act

Parliament will resume in February. With this sitting we will see the hotly contested issue of Religious Freedom and in particular, Religious freedom in relation to the Commonwealth Sex Discrimination Act (SDA) amendments being put forward and challenged by the major parties. 

Touring Australia February 2019

Hear a personal message from Franklin Graham, plus live music with Crowder and the Planetshakers. All events are free of charge.

Bring your friends and family.

An Australian Ecumenical Response to Pope Francis’ Laudato Si 

When: 8 - 10 March 2019
Where: St Clement’s Retreat and Conference Centre, Galong NSW

Christmas Bowl 2018 

Loving our neighbours

In 2018, thousands of people across Australia shared God’s love through the Christmas Bowl.

Thank you for sharing God’s love through the Christmas Bowl.

Apology Breakfast - Reconciliation SA

Presenter: Uncle Jack Charles
When: Wednesday 13 February 2019
Where: Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide
Time: 7:00 - 9.00am  

O holy night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of our dear Saviour's birth.

We hear the carols all around us at this time of year. We sing them on Sundays during Advent. We know them well.