APRO Interfaith statement
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.
Our Churches in the news
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.
Palestinian Christian Speaking Tour
“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.
Pilgrimage Bible Studies
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
Pilgrimage Bible Studies
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
Modern Slavery Bill
Concerned Australians express support
An open letter was delivered to the Prime Minister on 4 September 2018 urging Parliamentarians to work collaboratively to see the Modern Slavery Bill through to enactment in 2018.
Pilgrimage Bible Studies
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.
Ruth1: 1-22 “Pilgrimage as solidarity”, by Yolanda Pantou
Hiroshima Day 2018
Remembering Hiroshima
On 6 August, 1945 at 8.15 am the world's first nuclear attack was realised. The world had entered the atomic age.
We remember this and the similar attack three days later on Nagasaki and pray for this nuclear tragedy never to be repeated.
Ecumenical Events - Sydney
Public Lecture Challenges and Opportunities for Ecumenism: Present and Future
His Eminence Archbishop Angaelos of London
When: Wednesday 22 August 2018
Where: NCCA & NSWEC rooms, level 7, 379 Kent Street Sydney
Time: 5.00pm - 7.00 pm
A Night of Unity - 1 in Christ
A spiritual evening of prayer and praise with Catholic and Orthodox performances in English and Arabic.
When: Wednesday 22 August 2018
Where: St John the beloved Melkite Catholic Church, 20 Waterloo Road Greenacre NSW
Time: 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start
Pilgrimage Bible Studies
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.
Genesis 12: 1-9 “Pilgrimage onto already-settled land”, by Jione Havea