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.
Reflection from the President
When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. Luke 9:51
This year the date for Easter in the churches of the East and West coincide and so this week Christian communities together entered into Lent. It only happens every 11 years or so. The quest for a common date for Easter is ongoing and remains a priority for many.
Lent is a time to focus on the path of Jesus to Jerusalem.
NCCA News
New Strategic Plan and Working Structure for the NCCA
The NCCA would like to advise that we have now finalised our Strategic Plan for the period 2024 to 2027.
New hate crime laws
The Australian Government and the NSW Government recently updated their hate crime laws.
The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) have prepared an Explainer to better understand the implications of these changes.
Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce
Taskforce meets in Melbourne
On 27 and 28 February, members of the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce (ACRT), came together in fellowship, to share and exchange ideas and farewell its co-chair, Major Karen Elkington.
Act for Peace
A call to all youth leaders!
During Refugee Week from the 20th to 22nd June, Act for Peace is providing youth groups across Australia with the unique opportunity to put their faith into action by participating in the Ration Challenge—an immersive experience that builds empathy, awareness, and a passion for change while helping those in urgent need.
First Nations
Funding available
- NCCA’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Development Fund: Applications close Monday 24 March 2025
Indigenous Spiritualities, Land Rights, Climate Justice report
- World Council of Churches release ‘Indigenous Spiritualities, Land Rights, and Climate Justice report’
1700 Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea
Resources for worship and reflection for all ages.
Resources about the first Ecumenical Council have been prepared for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025 (in Australia 1 – 8 June 2025) and are now available. The resources provide a unique opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the common faith of Christians as expressed in the Creed formulated at that Council.
Chocolate supply chains under scrutiny
Make the choice to buy better chocolate this Easter.
A better chocolate is better for people and the planet! It’s free of child labour, provides a living income for cocoa farmers, empowers women, and cares for the environment.
Discover the good eggs and the bad eggs.
Conversations at the Crossroads
Gaza, Ukraine and Trump’s World…Where to next?
Ethos Work and Worship
Reconnecting our Work and Worship
Join this in-person event to explore biblical and practical steps to reconnect workplace Christians work and worship.
When: Saturday 15 March at 9:00am -1:00pm
Where: St. Alfred’s Anglican Church, Blackburn North VIC
Safeguarding webinars
Registrations are open for these learning opportunities:
- Safeguarding Wellbeing: Strategies for Resilience and Support – Thursday 20 March 11.00am – 12.00pm AEDT
- Cultural Diversity and Child Sexual Abuse, Friday 11 April 2025 AEST
Refugee Week 2025
Service for the Feast of St Patrick
All are welcome.
The Friends of Ireland will be hosting this Ecumenical and Multifaith Service in Canberra.
When: Saturday 15 March 2025 12:00pm AEDT
Where: The Chapel, Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, Barton ACT
March Calendar 2025
March
1 Ramadan begins | Islam
3 Great Lent | Orthodox Christian
5 Ash Wednesday/ Lent begins | Christianity
7 World Day of Prayer
Reflection from the President
“Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbour to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?” He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” Luke 11:36-37
… When Jesus makes a statement, it is direct and clear.