BIG NEWS!

The nuclear weapon ban treaty will enter into force

Jamaica, Nauru and then Honduras have just completed their ratifications of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, bringing the total of states parties to 50. 

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A Prayer for St Francis' Feast Day

4 October 2020

All praise be yours, my Lord, through all that you have made

Francis of Assisi, 1225 Canticle of the Sun 

Prayers and Reflections on Reconciliation 

‘For the Healing of the Land’, was the theme for the National Solemn Assembly held on 26-27 September. Christians from around Australia prayed together. We share with you some of the reflections from our Member Churches. 

 Sunday 20 September 2020

“Bear with one another through love, striving to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bones of peace: One Body and One Spirit”. Ephesians 4

Reminder: National Days of Prayer and Fasting 26-27 September 2020

Ration Challenge 2020

Sunday 13 – Saturday 19 September 2020

This week thousands of people across Australia have been taking the Ration Challenge. Together they have raised nearly $2,000,000. 

It’s not too late to get involved!  Let’s show we really are #inthistogether

Keeping Churches and Faith Communities safe

Sharing the following information and resources:

• NCCA Child Safety Framework Launch
• Support for people with disability, families and carers
• National Child Protection Week - Our churches
• CPSL Leadership sessions - registrations close 25 September

Applications now being received

The Fund (ATSIDF) is set up to assist Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples by giving small grants for community development projects.

Closing date for current round applications: Friday 16 October 2020

Prayers and resources

Join Christians in prayer and work for the care of our common home from 1 September through to the feast of St. Francis on 4 October 

• Uniting Church in Australia: Season of Creation Prayer from UCA President, Dr Deidre Palmer
• Columban Mission: Free resources to celebrate Season of Creation from Catholic sources
• NCCA Letter: Minister for Energy & Emissions Reduction, Angus Taylor
• Anglican Board of Mission (ABM):  Climate for Change - A series of group studies about Christians and the Climate Crisis
• WCC: Dr Louk Andrianos' reflection - “Confess the broken relationship with God”