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The NCCA gathers together Churches and Christian communities which confess the Lord Jesus Christ as God and Saviour according to the Scriptures. We commit to deepen our relationship with each other and to work together towards the fulfilment of common witness, proclamation and service, to the glory of the one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

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President’s reflection

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Romans 12:12 (NIV)
One of the abiding themes that flow in all the Resurrection narratives is hope. 

Act for Peace

Ration Challenge 2023
Sunday 18 – Saturday 24 June 2023
Registration is now open! 

Safe Church Program

Presenter Training
WA: 
Tuesday 16 May 2023, Grace Methodist Church, Willetton WA 
NSW: 
Save the date – Saturday 29 July 2023, Grafton NSW 

First Nations

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.”