I am about to do a new thing;
    now it springs forth; do you not perceive it?
I will make a way in the wilderness
    and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19

Looking ahead and envisioning the future is a bit complex.

Ecumenical Formation

The Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI) 2024 winds up this Saturday 17 August 2024. 

Participants have been in Chiang Mai, Thailand, training since Sunday, 21 July 2024. NCCA's Oliver Slewa shares an update of experiences as the gathering comes to a conclusion.

Movement for the Ordination of Women (MOW)

Lead Like a Woman - Celebrate women's experiences in Christian ministry.

When: 28-30 November 2024

Where: St John's Cathedral, Brisbane QLD | St Margaret's Girl's School, Brisbane QLD

Building Strength, Rebuilding Lives 

Senior Development Manager at Act for Peace, Steph Lenert, travelled to Ethiopia recently to spend time with refugees who have joined a program which provides them with a holistic, sustainable, pathway out of poverty.

Steph shares her experiences of meeting with program participants in Addis Ababa.

Faiths 4 Climate Justice  #Faiths4Climate

Week of action starts Saturday September 14. Details of all the various events are now in one place.

‘Earth Wisdom: Hope in Action’.

ARRCC's second national Conference. Come and meet like minded, faith-inspired climate activists. 

Friday 4 – 6 October, 2024 | Santa Sabina College, Strathfield - Sydney NSW

Registrations close 29 September 2024

National Child Protection Week 2024

1 - 7 September 

This year’s theme is ‘Every conversation matters' and the message is “Every child in every community needs a fair go”. 

8 - 22 September 2024

Raising Peace is organising four, free, faith and peace events in September as part of its festival of online and hybrid events. 

• Sunday 8 September 3.30-6.00 pm AEST | Sunday 15 September 4.00-6.00 pm AEST
• Wednesday 18 September 7.00-8.30 pm AEST | Sunday 22 September 4.00-6.00 pm AEST

Solidarity visit to the Holy Land

On 7-8 August 2024, during their digital pastoral solidarity visit to the Holy Land, the World Council of Churches (WCC) supported member churches and ecumenical partners, listened to their viewpoints, amplified their messages, and emphasized peacebuilding in the region.

CCA News

The Christian Conference of Asia General Secretary conveys concern about the crisis in Bangladesh, sending a message of solidarity to CCA member churches and the National Council of Churches in Bangladesh (NCCB).

Assistance for Catholic women undertaking tertiary study

The Sisters of the Good Samaritan are inviting applications for their 2025 Study, Accompaniment and Mentoring (SAM) Program.

Applications close: 30 August 2024.