Tasmanian churches show hospitality to seasonal workers

The NCCA commends Tasmanian churches for the hospitality given to fruit pickers from Vanuatu over the past six months. The wonderful ways in which these workers have been welcomed into the community has been rewarded with a rich cultural exchange and lasting ties of friendship.

World Council of Churches

WCC rejoices at reconciliation of Orthodox synods in Ethiopia 
The WCC General Secretary, Rev Dr Olav Fykse Tveit congratulates the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Dr Abiy Ahmed, for his role in the reconciliation of the Church. The two synods of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church have been separated for 27 years.

WCC joins partners for "World Water Week " dialogue in Stockholm
A “Water and Faith” day will be held on 30 August in Stockholm, Sweden, offering many opportunities to explore how faith-based groups can act in partnership with the public and private sectors to achieve water justice for all people.

Appeal for Prayers and Solidarity with Victims of Floods in Kerala 

The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) offers condolences to the families of all those who have lost their lives, and expresses solidarity with the affected people experiencing extensive damage in their lives due to the disaster.

International Day of Peace - Interfaith Peace Service
Occassional Address by Rev Simon Hansford, Moderator Uniting Chuch in Australia NSW and ACT Synod.
When: Friday 21 September 2018, 2.00pm
Where: Fellowship Centre, Parramatta Mission (next to Leigh Memorial Uniting Church) 119 Macquarie St, Parramatta

Shared Table Project
Food, conversation, dancing and preparing 'birthing kits' for women in the developing world
When: Thursday 30 August 2018, 11.30 am to 1.30pm
Where: Parramatta Synagogue, 116 Victoria Road, North Parramatta

Conversation: DIY Spirituality
Spirituality means different things to different people.
When: Wednesday 12 September 2018 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Where: Trinity College, Old Warden's Lodge, 100 Royal Pde, Parkville VIC

JMCA Women only event - Tour the Jewish Women’s Mikvah and Jewish Museum (Grandmothers exhibition)
When: Thursday 27 September 2018 11am to 3pm
Where: The Jewish Mikvah, St Kilda Synagogue 38 Empress Road, East St Kilda

PRAYERS FOR THE DROUGHT

Prolonged drought is severely affecting rural NSW and Queensland. Farmers and graziers are hardest hit. Drought quenching rain is needed.

 “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” (1 John 5:14)

A Christian Vision of Compassion and Hospitality

The Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce (ACRT) has developed a pamphlet which outlines the ways in which we can advocate for the dignity of refugees and asylum seekers. It contains practical ways to make a difference. 

Financial Representatives of Australian National Churches (FRANC)

Date grabber: 17th and 18th of October 2018

The next FRANC gathering will be held in Melbourne. A dinner will be held on the 17 October 2018. The 18 October 2018 will be a daytime event. Please place this in your diaries and plan to be there!

Public Lecture - Sydney
Good evidence, bad politics: Overcoming the noise in climate change and migration policy
Date: 23 August 2018
Time: 6.00-7.30pm
Venue: Allens, Deutsche Bank Place 126 Phillip St, Sydney NSW 

Invitation to join the Season of Creation

2018 theme: Walking Together

1 September was proclaimed a Day of Prayer for Creation by the Orthodox in 1989 and repeated by Pope Francis in 2015.

The season takes us through to the feast of St. Francis on 4 October. Christians of all denominations and locations are invited to participate in an ecumenical Season of Creation.