Noelene Osora
2024 Christmas Messages from Leaders of Christian Churches in Australia
And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people." Luke 2:10
In a humble setting in Bethlehem, not in a place of power, … love was born.
The NCCA and its member churches warmly invite you to unite in prayer for peace, so that everyone may experience the 'great joy' proclaimed by the angel this Christmas.
Reflection from the President
"For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” Matthew 18:20
These few words from Jesus mean a lot to us as a promise and assurance.
Prayers for Peace at Advent
Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Isaiah 40:1
As we look towards the Feast of the Nativity, the NCCA prays for a just peace for the many people of the world for whom this coming season will hold little joy or hope.
May God's love and comfort surround all those who are burdened.
Prayers to end Family and Domestic Violence
Prayer to End Family and Domestic Violence from Catholic Social Services Victoria
We long for the time you have promised, when violence is banished...
and the work and wealth of our world is justly shared.
Act for Peace
Ways to act for peace this Christmas
There is plenty to feel overwhelmed about – wars, political instability, global hunger, climate change and an unprecedented humanitarian displacement crisis.
One of the most empowering things we can do is to focus on the opportunities within our reach.
Safe Church Program
Holding the Light Ecumenical Service, 28 November 2024
On 28 November 2024, an Ecumenical Service was held at Wesley Church in Melbourne, remembering victim-survivors of family violence.
Our Churches
The Chinese Methodist Church in Australia
The NCCA joins with the church as they celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their establishment in Australia.
We offer a prayer "that in their growing they will continue to be responsive to God’s Spirit, blessed in their growing by our gracious God and used by Christ for the Glory of God." Rev John Gilmore President NCCA.
NCCA condemns attack on Melbourne synagogue
6 December 2024
The National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) strongly condemns the arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne earlier today.
Pacific Conference of Churches
Positions vacant
- Ecumenical Enabler for Gender Justice
- Ecumenical Animator Safe Church Ministry
Closing date for applications: 10 December 2024
Reflection from the President
If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Romans 12:18
The need to be right or correct in relation to the other can be a barrier to unity.