Because of her, We can!

Have you marked NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) Week this year?

It may be almost over but there are still events being held across the nation to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The Living the Change campaign aims to inspire people to make earth-friendly lifestyle choices, and join these with those of thousands of other believers globally. Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) is especially appealing for faith community leaders to champion Living the Change in their communities.

Wednesday 22 August 2018, 3.00-5.00pm

Bishop Angaelos, Moderator of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, and Coptic Orthodox Archbishop of London will be speaking at NCCA-NSWEC offices, Level 7, 379 Kent Street Sydney.

World Council of Churches

WCC Calls for release of archbishops of Aleppo
The World Council of Churches Central Committee issued a statement reiterating its grave concern regarding the alarming and rapidly deteriorating situation of Christians in the Middle East. 

South Sudanese churches welcome top leader’s agreement, but warn conflict has expanded
The signing of a permanent ceasefire agreement by the main rivals has been welcomed by South Sudanese churches.

Abraham Conference 2018 - Parramatta NSW 

Pillars of Peace - Jews, Christians and Muslims working together - Sunday 5 August, Parramatta NSW

Don’t miss out on this premier Abrahamic interfaith event in Sydney - book your tickets now!

Panel discussion -  “Islam in a secular Society: Individualism vs Communitarianism”, 6-8pm Tuesday 31 July 2018
Many Muslims now live as citizens in Western secular societies where there is a separation of religion from the state.

JMCA Winter Conference - "Listening to God and to each other: Prayer and Dialogue”, Sunday 29-Monday 30 July 2018
Explore the meaning of prayer and learn the skills we need to listen to one another with respect.

Annual Sr Shirley Sedawie Oration, 6pm Sunday 5 August 2018
"The Contribution of Jewish-Christian Dialogue in a World of Fundamentalism and Political Extremism" by Rev’d Dr Michael Trainor AM

On the 70th Anniversary of the World Council of Churches

Gracious God,

Thank you for your Providence, always giving us enough light for our next step.
Along the way, these 70 years, we have discerned, you want us to be a sign of the coming unity of our whole human family.

NCCA President responds to US withdrawal of UNHRC

20 June 2018

Bishop Philip Huggins, NCCA President, reflects on his time with the UN Commission on Human Rights last year and laments the withdrawal of the United States from the UN Human Rights Council.

The Australian Refugee Action Network (ARAN) invites registrations from people of faith to attend the 2nd National Conference.

The conference is open to anyone interested in refugee activism and advocacy.

When: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 July
Where: ANMF Building 535 Elizabeth Street Melbourne VIC