Recollections of 1991 WCC Assembly

The Seventh World Council of Churches (WCC) Assembly was held in Canberra from 7 to 20 February 1991.

Thirty years has passed since Canberra's Churches worked together to make the event a success, with many people volunteering their time and gifts. Several recall their memories of this special time together.

Pax Christi National Conference 

A Spirituality for Peace Building: Learning from First Nations Peoples

When: Saturday 7 to Sunday 8 August 2021

NAIDOC Week - celebrated each year on the first week of July. In NAIDOC Week we celebrate the spiritual and cultural connection of those who walked here first. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday - celebrated each year on the first Sunday of NAIDOC Week 

Disciples of Jesus and the issue of "Climate Change" debate in Australia, 2021. 

The love of God is revealed in the symmetry of Creation, Incarnation and Redemption. In the love of God, we are drawn to notice and cherish all God has made. 

The 2021 Ecumenical Prize - winner to be announced 17 July

The Ecumenical Jury awards films according to several criteria. In addition to artistic quality, the jurors insist the screen productions be anchored in the Gospel message.

As Refugee Week draws to a close, the NCCA shares a vision of new season of community support for refugees and asylum seekers. The NCCA's Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce had a delegation of church representatives in Canberra. Together, we talked about ways faith organisations can play a part in creating pathways for people seeking safety and protection.  

'Biloela' family puts detention in spotlight 

We are in refugee week and the plight of the Murugappan family... has focused us in prayer and solidarity with all those experiencing Australia’s closed immigration detention and the thousands living in our community on temporary visas, their lives in limbo and in mental anguish, some for 8 years.  

From our networks: Community detention explained, policy briefs from JRS Australia and Vinnies NSW and articles on refugee advocacy.

Ecumenists honoured

In the recent Queen's Birthday honours many people were recognised for their contribution to religious organisations and services. The NCCA congratulates all of them, with special mention to two friends of the NCCA who have been recognised for their contribution to ecumenical relations, theological studies, commitment to social justice and welfare and their churches

Gaza Crisis: Help children heal from trauma before it's too late.

The bombs have stopped. But the trauma is just beginning.

Gaza's children are now suffering widespread trauma. If we all chip-in now, we can make sure kids get the mental health support they need to heal, before this trauma steals their future.

Join in

NAIDOC Week celebrations will be held from 4-11 July 2021

2021 Theme: Heal Country, heal our nation.