East Africa Emergency Appeal

One million people could die – and no one is talking about it

Right now, children are starving to death in South Sudan. This is the first time famine has been declared anywhere in the world in the last six years.

This terrible famine will spread quickly without a big international response.
Please give to the urgent appeal today.

What’s happening?
East Africa is in the grip of an intense drought. Two seasons of poor rainfall have wiped out crops and killed livestock. Our partners on the ground have told us that cattle are dying and people are eating leaves to survive. Women are digging holes in the dry earth in an attempt to find water. 

Uniting people of faith, serving people in need

Our friends at the Western Australian Council of Churches are having their Annual General Meeting on 6 April, 2017 at 6pm. The Guest Speaker for the evening is Andrea Musulin, Safeguarding Coordinator Roman Catholic Church.

April events in WA:

• 2017 Stations of the Cross Art Exhibition, Saturday 8 April to Monday 17 April, 9am to 5pm daily. Entry is free.
• Meals with Jesus: A Feast for the Fast 5 March to 10 April, Sundays in Lent at 11.45AM & Mondays in Lent at 5.30PM

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. … they ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them and said, ‘Greetings!’

As we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord, and hear and receive the accounts of disciples encountering the Risen Lord, may we rejoice that the Lord is truly risen. May we be assured that he has gone before us. Like Mary Magdalene may we with eager hearts tell our sisters and brothers what we have witnessed and may we , like them, meet Jesus on the way.

Faith In The Ordinary

Before the eyes of the world
“Before the eyes of the world, in the dead of night they came, seeking passage between their lands of desolation and the possibility of a better life.” Good Samaritan Sister Marie Casamento takes us on a journey from Palm Sunday to the Resurrection.

Faith-based groups across Australia are uniting to call on the Australian Government to participate and support the UN negotiations for a treaty banning nuclear weapons this year.

The statement below is endorsed by 52 faith-based organisations.
Can you please pass this on to your networks and spread the news?

“As people of faith, we understand the gift of life that nuclear weapons are designed to destroy. Nuclear weapons are incompatible with our religious values, moral principles and international humanitarian law. We have an obligation to address this paramount peril.

“Reconciliation - The Love of Christ Compels Us”

(cf. 2 Corinthians 5:14-20)

28 May – 4 June 2017

In 2017 the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in Australia will be observed from 28 May - 4 June 2017 in the week between Ascension and Pentecost.
The theme ‘Reconciliation – the Love of Christ compels us’, celebrates the irrevocable reconciliation that we have received through faith in Jesus Christ. Christ’s love becomes the driving force that moves us beyond our division toward acts of reconciliation

The premier choir of theSalvation Army, The International Staff Songsters, are coming to Australia and New Zealand this month.

They will perform a selection of Christian songs from contemporary to classical, spirituals and traditional.

Australian dates:
Sun 2 April – Perth
Mon 3 April Perth
Wed 5 April – Brisbane
Mon 10 April – Sydney
Tues 11 April – Canberra
Wed 12 April – Hobart
Sat 15 April - Melbourne

Sometimes a situation calls for action rather than words.

Now you too can act for change.

The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) and Pace e Bene are holding one day workshops where you can develop NvDA skills and discover the spirituality of non-violence.

Review several ways to take action against injustice, while remaining compassionate and nonviolent. This is an opportunity to be involved, or simply learn more and explore whether or not you want to participate in some way. 

Justice marches are being held in most capital cities on Palm Sunday 9 April 2017
For more information visit the Facebook page for your city.

Sydney Palm Sunday Rally for Refugees -2pm Archibald Fountain, Hyde Park
Brisbane Palm Sunday Rally for Refugees Rights -2pm King George Square, George St
Adelaide Walk for Justice for Refugees -2pm Victoria Square,
Melbourne Walk for Justice for Refugees - 2pm State Library, 328 Swanston St
Perth Walk for Justice for Refugees – 1pm St George’s Cathedral, 38 St George’s Terrace

Australian Religious Press Association

43rd annual Conference

25 -27 August 2017, Rydges Hotel 59 Federal St Auckland NZ
Inspiration, professional development and networking for ARPA members, including the ARPA Awards Dinner on Saturday night 26 August.

For the programme and information on payment options download the brochure in PDF
For further enquiries, please contact Elizabeth Harris: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit the ARPA website