Indian Orthodox Church Wattle Grove

The NCCA congratulates Father Thomas Varghese of St Thomas' Indian Orthodox Church on serving his congregation for 20 years. Father Varghese was ordained in October 1998 and has faithfully served his church and its people over the many years since his migration to Australia. His story is one of dedication and inspiration. 

International day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women - 25 November 

Churches and religious organisations can play an important role in breaking the cycle of violence which is so prevalent in Australia. You can assist by raising awareness of this issue, understanding when and how to offer support, and addressing attitudes which perpetuate violence against women.

Reconciliation Action Plan

The Lutheran Church of Australia has endorsed their first Reconciliation Action Plan

'Armistice Day Pacifism Convocation'
Remembering Charles Strong - Pioneer Pacifist
When: Sunday 11 November 2018
Where: Christ Church Uniting and Effective Living Centre, 26 King William Rd, Wayville
Time: 10.00am Peace Service

Book Launch - Receptive Ecumenism: Listening, Learning and Loving in the Way of Christ 
Editors Vicky Balabanski and Geraldine Hawkes
When: Friday 16 November 2018 
Where: Uniting College, Brooklyn Park, SA
Time: 9.45am - 10.45am

Pilgrimage of Trust in Australia: November 2018

A brother of the Taizé community will be visiting Tasmania, Victoria and Alice Springs (NT) between 6 - 12 November.  All gatherings are especially open for young adults aged 18-35.

Australian Partnership of Religious Organisations (APRO) has released a statement in response to the attack on the Hindu Temple in Regents Park, NSW on 14 October 2018. 

Lutheran Synod pauses to reflect on National Apology

The Lutheran Church of Australia is currently holding its triennial General Convention of Synod in Sydney. The 19th Synod meeting began on Tuesday 2 October and will end on Sunday 7 October 2018.

On Wednesday 3 October the Synod paused as Pastor Andrew Brook led a prayer and reflection acknowledging the church's part in failing to protect the vulnerable in its care.

“Any Hope for Palestine, now or ever?”

Areej Masoud is a Palestinian Christian with a passion to speak up on behalf of her people and introduce the world to her reality.

Knapsack for the Journey of Faith: Pilgrimage Bible Studies

World Council of Churches - Theological Study Group

You are invited to reflect on the diverse stories of these pilgrimages in the Bible and connect the dialogue between biblical contexts and contemporary contexts.

Jonah 1:4-5 and 4:1-8 "Jonah and his Selective Ecological Concern", by Liz Vuadi Vibila 

Knapsack for the Journey of Faith: Pilgrimage Bible Studies

World Council of Churches - Theological Study Group

You are invited to reflect on the diverse stories of these pilgrimages in the Bible and connect the dialogue between biblical contexts and contemporary contexts.

Jonah 4: 1-11 “Invitation to tolerance and compassion", by Magali do Nascimento Cunha