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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.
NCCA Ecumenical funding
The Glenburnie Program
This funding program is intended to “provide resources for the churches and the community on issues relating to a just, participatory and sustainable society.”
Closing date for applications: 30 April 2023.
Christian Conference of Asia
Save the Date
Asia Sunday 21 May 2023
Resources and theme TBC
Building For Peace
ANZAC weekend workshop
Raising Peace invites you to register to join in-person or on-line.
When: Saturday 22 April 2023, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm AEST
Where: Quakers Meeting House, Surry Hills, Sydney and online
National Day of Prayer
FOR JUST PEACE IN MYANMAR
An ecumenical and interfaith service supported by a range of church and interfaith communities to stand in solidarity with the courageous people of Myanmar.
When: Sunday 30 April 2023 5:00 pm AEST
Where: Collins Street Baptist Church Melbourne and livestreamed
National Reconciliation Week 2023
27 May – 3 June 2023
#NRW2023
- 2023 Theme: Be a Voice for Generations
- Resources available
Pacific Philosophies Short Course
Certificate of Philosophical Competency
Pasifika ‘Whole of Life’ Philosophies, Research, and Development
A two week intensive course for anyone interested in Pasifika philosophies and conducting research in Pasifika.
When: 15 – 28 July 2023
Where: Pacific Theological College, Suva, Fiji Islands
May Calendar 2023
| May | |
| 3 | National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day |
| 14 | Mother’s Day |
| 12 | International Nurses Day |
| 21 | Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins |
| 27 | National Reconciliation Week begins |
Easter Messages from Leaders of Christian Churches in Australia 2023
“Do not let your hearts be troubled.
You believe in God, believe also in me
(John 14:1 NIV).
Easter Sunday is the Christian celebration of Jesus Christ’s resurrection after being crucified on the day called Good Friday. The Easter messages from our churches speak to our Australian and world context this Easter season.
The 15 messages follow.
World Council of Churches Easter Message 2023
Christ makes all things new
World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay shares an Easter message of hope and renewal, reflecting on the moment when Jesus Christ, on the cross cries: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
Reflection from the Secretariat
‘Sleeper, awake! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.’
(cf Ephesians 5:14)
“Greater awareness of the past focuses us on the present. And this season of preparation draws us into our future as Easter people.”
Global Peace Prayer
Online Prayer Service hosted by NCCA
When: 22 March 2023 at 12 noon AEDT
“For many reasons, Australians joining together online at 12noon on Wednesday 22 March 2023, have much to pray about when it comes to global peace and our role in it.”
Act for Peace
6 MONTHS IN:
With the number of people displaced by conflict and disaster globally now surpassing a record 100 million, our leaders have important decisions to make about what role Australia will play to help tackle the mounting displacement crisis.
After six months in the driver’s seat, here’s how Albanese’s Government is tracking.
Safe Church Program
News and updates
- Upcoming NCCA Train-the-Trainer
- eSafety Commissioner Webinars and Training
- Be Connected – Digital skills and online safety for older Australians
- Book Review: You Made Me This Way by Shannon Molloy
- Community-led Statement of Safeguarding
First Nations
Resources for learning and discussion
- NEW BOOK: An Indigenous Voice to Parliament: Considering a constitutional bridge by Fr Frank Brennan SJ
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Resource Kit for Teachers: The Uluru Statement from the Heart