Beverley Anne Hicks 30 September 2017

Beverley passed away, aged 89 years.
Affectionately known as Bev, she worked alongside her husband Kevin, in the areas of Ecumenism, Interfaith Relations and Inter-church Families.

National Coordinator 

NCCA Safe Church Program

The National Council of Churches in Australia are looking for someone to fill this full time permanent position.

The role will be based in either Sydney or Melbourne CBD.

Applications close: Tuesday 14 November 2017

The Safe Church Program is an initiative of the NCCA and consists of the Safe Church Training Agreement (SCTA), Safe Church Network, and the Safe as Churches? Conferences.

During the past week, I enjoyed the privilege of participating in the Asia Mission Conference organized by the Christian Conference of Asia. Between 400 and 600 people attended the five-day conference which included a celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Christian Conference of Asia.

Somalia

Let us pray for the victims, their families, friends and people affected by the bombings in Mogadishu on Saturday 14 October.

Coptic Church in Egypt

Let us pray for our Christian brothers and sisters in Egypt facing increased violence and persecution.

Leaning into the Spirit

Hurry, registrations close soon.

Monday 6 – Thursday 9 November 2017.

University House, Australian National University, Canberra.

For Registrations and conference details visit the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture website.   

Bringing hope and healing to the world through the Christmas Bowl  

Christmas is the time that we celebrate God’s gift to us, the arrival of His son Jesus. Since 1949 Australian Christians have worked together through the Christmas Bowl to respond to Christ’s call to feed the hungry, heal the sick and welcome the stranger.

Wi-fi at Church - asset or liability?

Accessing the internet in modern Australia is expected, if not required, in order for leaders to run services and ministries. Making internet access freely available on the church property, available to almost anyone, all the time, is convenient but presents risks.

Admin, Youth, Networking & Events Coordinator

The  full-time position is now open for applications and will be located at the newly-opened Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations (CCCMR) in Blacktown, NSW.

Applications close: 12:00 midnight Sunday 19 November 2017

The Australian government is being called upon to introduce an additional 5,000 places for refugee family reunion under the migration programme, decoupled from the Humanitarian intake.

Thousands of people living in Australian community are waiting to reunite with their families. Many wait years, some never reunite.