No Place to Lay My Head

An exhibition commemorating the 75th anniversary of Al Nakba ('The Catastrophe') that saw hundreds of thousands of Palestinians made refugees.

When: on now till 28 October 2023, during church opening times

Where: St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne VIC

"Caring for Country"

You are invited to join the Care for Creation Listening Pilgrimage. A small travelling team will be traversing Australia to listen, learn and share. 

When: on now till 1 November 2023

Where: variety of locations throughout Australia.

NEW DATES

Raising Our Tribal Voice for Justice: An Indigenous Theological Revolution 

A 4-day Conference with a focus on an Indigenous theological voice to Churches. Early bird tickets on sale now!  

When: 5 - 8 February 2024 

Where: University of Divinity, Box Hill Campus VIC.

"We have spoken frankly to you Corinthians; our heart is wide open to you. 

There is no restriction in our affections, but only in yours. 

In return—I speak as to children—open wide your hearts also."

(2 Corinthians 6:11-13) 

The National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) has engaged in a process to seek to understand the landscape for Australia’s national churches and explore how we might live our desire to be better together.

Survey closes: 27 October 2023. 

We encourage you to participate in this important survey.    

The NCCA has two funding opportunities currently available

• Refugee Support Fund Grant: Applications due Monday 30 October 2023. 
  
  
• The Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Development Fund:  Applications due Monday 30 October 2023. 

The Voice referendum

Music:

• A Song for The Voice - Anglican Church Southern Queensland (ACSQ)
• Spirit Dream & One People One Land - Monica Brown 

Press Release: Faith Leaders for The Voice

A letter from Janet Cousens, Outgoing CEO, Act for Peace

At the end of this month, Act for Peace bids farewell to its CEO of the last six and a half years, Janet Cousens.

Read her farewell letter, where she reflects on her remarkable journey with Act for Peace and introduces the new Interim CEO. 

Climate change and Child Safety

A new study, co-authored by the World Council of Churches shows that climate change poses a growing threat to children’s health and well-being.

 Let Justice and Peace Flow  

 “But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!” (Amos 5: 24)  

Celebrate the Season of Creation. 

• Church and Christian community resources are now available.
• Laudato 'Si - a second letter is to be released by Pope Francis on 4 October 2023.