UN calls for an end to rights violations against Baha'is

The UN General Assembly's Third Committee adopted a resolution in November, expressing 'serious concern' in relation to ongoing human rights violations in Iran against the Bahai people.

Advent 

He comes, He comes.

The Season of Advent for Western Churches begins this Sunday, 2 December. This is a time of waiting and preparation. It is a time of reflection and prayer where we focus on the themes of Hope, Love, Joy and Peace, a prelude to the Feast of the Nativity on Christmas Day.

ICAN have launched their online art auction to raise funds for their work to raise awareness and build support for the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The auction began on 14 November and runs through to 10 December 2018. The day that exactly one year ago ICAN was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo. 

An Australian Ecumenical Response to Pope Francis’ Laudato Si

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

Summary and report on RELIGION and SOCIAL COHESION IN AUSTRALIA: AN OVERVIEW of MULTIFAITH ACTIVITY

Religions for Peace Australia(RfP)have conducted an audit of mulitfaith and interfaith activity in each state along with the National Capital. The Audit results find skewed activities and significant variations in support of multifaith and interfaith activity.

Christmas Bowl 2018 - Advent Bible Study

Act for Peace would like to share God's love this advent and have developed a weekly bible study guide which is being mailed out to all their supporters. So, as Christians, you can respond to and faithfully live out, the Gospel call to be generous in love and to participate in God’s mission to bring healing, wholeness and hope to those facing hardship and injustice.

Advent 2018

The Palestine Israel Ecumenical Network (PIEN) has released a series of Advent reflections based on the lectionary readings from Luke’s Gospel (Year C). It contains stories and photos from the Ecumenical Accompaniment Program in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI), a program of the World Council of Churches (WCC).

Ecumenical Facilitator/Executive Officer

Re-advertised. Application date has been extended and applications are invited for this role, based in Adelaide, South Australia.

Applications close: midday (SA time) Tuesday 4 December 2018.

NSW Jewish Board of Deputies mourns Immediate Past President, Jeremy Spinak

The NCCA wishes to express our sincere sympathy with the Jewish community, colleagues, friends and family on the passing of Jeremy Spinak, aged 36, from cancer earlier this month.

At the Annual General Meeting on 30 October 2018, The Interim General Secretary presented an Annual Review for 2017-2018 relating to the activities and programs of the National Council of Churches in Australia.