Knapsack for the Journey of Faith: Pilgrimage Bible Studies

World Council of Churches - Theological Study Group

Micah 6:1-8 and Matthew 10: 1-42.
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.

Ecumenical movement needs renewed interfaith orientations

The Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI) of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) is being held at the Payap University in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Students at the institute have heard encouraging words from ecumenical theologian Dr S. Wesley Ariarajah in relation to the challenges of 'authentic gospel values and Christian witness'.

The Modern Slavery Bill 2018

Bishop Philip Huggins, on behalf of the NCCA, recently submitted a paper to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee on the Modern Slavery Bill 2018. 

How many slaves work for you?

Slavery in the free world. Take the challenge!

Go to slaveryfootprint.org and follow the arrows to discover more and take the survey.

 “World Churches Walking Together”

Emily Evans, WCC Executive, Central Committee Member and a member of the Uniting Church in Australia, reflects on her meeting with Pope Francis and the journey of unity with the World Council of Churches.

We have learned over 70 years that human endeavours often fail, but that the grace of the God who is always faithful is with us and will bring to fulfilment the prayer of Jesus “that they may be one”. 

Executive Committee call for a Wider and Contextual Ecumenism

The CCA Executive Committee met at the Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia in Antelias, Lebanon from 1 to 4 July 2018. The meeting was hosted by the Armenian Orthodox Church in Iran, a CCA member church from the West Asia region.

WALKING, PRAYING AND WORKING TOGETHER – serving justice and peace

The 10th Central Committee meeting of the World Council of Churches (WCC) has been meeting in Switzerland from 15 - 22 June 2108. NCCA’s Interim General Secretary, Liz Stone was in attendance, NCCA being an ecumenical partner to the WCC, and shares her reflections and photo diary with us.  

Registrations close: Friday 29 June 2018
Date: Thursday 5 July 10am-3.30pm
Venue: St James Hall, Level 1, 169-171 Phillip Street, Sydney CBD

The formation of young leaders is critical to the future of our churches. What does best practice look like in developing a leadership pipeline? Can we establish a learning community of those involved in youth formation / leadership initiatives?

Professional Supervision for clergy and church workers (Royal Commission Recommendation 16.45)

Child Safe Standard 5. People working with children are suitable and supported 

d. Supervision and people management have a child safety focus

When: Wednesday 18 July 10am – 3pm 

Where: St James Hall, Level 1, 169-171 Phillip Street, Sydney CBD

Podcast interview makes thoughtful listening

Christine Carolan, the national executive officer Australian Catholic Religious against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) talks about her work in a thought-provoking interview.