This issue's message comes from India.

Over the last week Bishop Philip Huggins has been visiting the National Council of Churches in India (NCCI) and has been a guest interviewee at the 'Second Session of Spiritual Response to Critical Times' Conference.

Last days to register

Selection, training and screening for ordination candidates and church workers, including best practice in psychological testing.

When: Thursday 21 March 2019 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Venue: Ferguson Hall, St Stephen's Uniting Church, 197 Macquarie St, Sydney (downstairs)

Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Rountable
When: 2 May 2019
Where: Barbara Dowling Room, Chapter House, 209 Flinders Lane Melbourne, Anglican Diocese of Melbourne

Churches need to be equipped with appropriate and effective ways to identify, prevent and respond to domestic and family violence.

8th International Conference

The conference theme is 'Changing cultures of Ageing and Spirituality.' 

Canberra ACT, 27 - 30 October 2019, Australian Centre Christianity and Culture

Early bird registrations are now open

Gifts of Peace

Bring peace this Easter.

Instead of chocolate, bunnies and eggs, buy a gift that makes a difference. The gift of a family of adorable baby chicks will provide a source of fresh, nutritious eggs for a family in Zimbabwe and bring a smile to your loved one's face this Easter. 

Justice marches are being held in most capital cities on Palm Sunday 14 April 2019
For more information visit the Facebook page for your city.

Sydney Say Yes to Refugees -2pm Belmore Park, near Central Station 
Brisbane Palm Sunday Rally for Peace and Refugees -2pm Speakers cnr, outside Parliament House, George/Alice St
Adelaide Palm Sunday Save the Date -2pm Victoria Square,
Melbourne Walk for Justice for Refugees - 2pm State Library of Victoria
Perth Palm Sunday Walk for Justice for Refugees – 1pm St George’s Cathedral, 38 St George’s Terrace

World Council of Churches

Positions Vacant - Ecumenical Accompaniment Program in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI)

• WCC-EAPPI Security Officer
• WCC-EAPPI Local Programme Coordinator

Both positions are based in Jerusalem, Israel & Palestine

Application deadline: 24 March 2019 

Conversation on "Aged Care Crisis? Ethics in our Modern Day Practice"

Date: Tuesday 26 March 2019 
Time: 6:00pm – 7:45pm (Discussion promptly starts 6:30pm)
Venue: Australian Catholic University – 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy Christ Lecture Theatre Room 404.G.12 (Entry via Graham St, Fitzroy)