How We Work
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.
NCCA Public Statement
GAZA – Need for lasting ceasefire and end to ongoing suffering
O Lord, you will hear the desire of the meek; you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear to do justice for the orphan and the oppressed, so that those from earth may strike terror no more. Psalm 10:17– 18
“We welcome the peace initiatives … and offer prayerful support for all the parties trying to broker a lasting peace for Gaza” Rev John Gilmore, NCCA President.
2024 Christmas Messages from Leaders of Christian Churches in Australia
And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” Luke 2:10
In a humble setting in Bethlehem, not in a place of power, … love was born.
The NCCA and its member churches warmly invite you to unite in prayer for peace, so that everyone may experience the ‘great joy’ proclaimed by the angel this Christmas.
NCCA Public Statement
A Call to Continuous Prayer for Peace in the Middle East
“Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.” – 2 Thessalonians 3:16
“Together let us seek peace with justice.” Rev John Gilmore, NCCA President.
NCCA Public Statement
“We need to re-focus our efforts in faith-filled prayer”. Rev John Gilmore, NCCA President.
June 2024 – WCC General Secretary to visit Australia
The National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) looks forward to welcoming Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay to Australia
Easter Messages from Australia’s National Leaders of Christian Churches in Australia 2024
This year, the Western Churches will celebrate Easter on Sunday 31 March and the Orthodox and Oriental Churches will celebrate Easter on Sunday 5 May.
World Council of Churches Easter Message 2024
The empty tomb is a sign of LIFE, HOPE AND LOVE, says World Council of Churches General Secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay in his 2024 Easter Message.
Joint Statement
Act for Peace and the National Council of Churches in Australia have released a statement endorsing the plea for an instant ceasefire in Gaza, backing the Australian Government’s appeal for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the region. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has joined the Canadian, and New Zealand Prime Ministers urging a ceasefire.
2023 December – NCCA Media Statement
Permanent Ceasefire urgently needed to ease suffering in Gaza
The National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) has released a Media Statement renewing its call for peace in Gaza.
The NCCA supports the Australian Government’s call for an immediate and sustainable ceasefire.
2023 Christmas Messages from Leaders of Christian Churches in Australia
‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace, good will among people’. Luke 2:14
We are soon to celebrate God’s presence with us in the birth of Jesus ….There is such a contrast with the beauty and wonder of the Christmas story and the present-day reality of the Holy Land.
NCCA and its member churches invite you to join together and pray for peace and goodwill among people this Christmas.
NCCA Public Statement
On Hamas Israel Armed Conflict
The NCCA President, on behalf of National Church Leaders, has released a Public Statement regarding the armed conflict in Israel and Palestine.
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?”
Faith Leaders’ Open Letter
This morning, Leader’s of Australia’s major religious and ethno-religious organisations have called upon all Federal parliamentarians to support a First Nations’ voice to parliament, called for through the 2017 Uluru Statement from the Heart.