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.
ANZATS Conference
SAVE THE DATE
Remembering Nicaea: A Contested Legacy
This conference will held by the Australian and New Zealand Association of Theological Studies (ANZATS)
When: 1-3 July 2025, Melbourne, (venue TBC)
Nicaea 2025
SAVE THE DATE
Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order
When:Â 24 to 28 October 2025
Where:Â St Bishoy Monastery at Wadi El Natrun, near Alexandria, Egypt
January calendar 2025
| January | |
| Â 1 | 1994: Commencement of Native Title Act |
| Â 6 | Epiphany – Western Christian |
| Â 7 | Feast of the Nativity – Orthodox Christianity |
| 19Â | Feast of Epiphany – Orthodox Christianity |
| 26 | Invasion Day/Survival Day (Australia Day) |
| 26 | 1972: Establishment of Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra |
Reflection from the President
If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Romans12:18
The need to be right or correct in relation to the other can be a barrier to unity.Â
Act for Peace
Bear witness. Keep watch. Build Peace.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.” Matthew 5:9
Every day, persecution and human rights abuse destroy people’s lives and fuel conflict in the Holy Land. But your presence can help prevent these injustices.Â
Safe Church Program
New from the eSafetyCommissioner
- Webinar: Communication with culturally and linguistically diverse families – Tuesday 26 NovemberÂ
- Resources in up to 28 languages
- Esafety gift guide
- New Online Hub for educators: Young Children in Digital Society
- Safer Internet Day – 11 February 2025Â
Care of creation
2024 Advent Calendar
Created by Sr Liz Wiemers SGS and graciously shared by Catholic Religious Australia
Advent is just around the corner – let us care for and celebrate our God-given planet.
World Council of Churches
WCC News
“Our faith calls us to foster Christian unity and proclaim God’s justice in the world.”Â
 Reflects World Council of Churches (WCC) General Secretary, Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, in his report to the WCC Executive Committee
Christian Conference of Asia
Asia Regional Consultation
Gender-Based Violence and Forced Migration of Women: Towards Strengthening Gender Justice Advocacy
For three days, from the 19 to 21 November 2024, over thirty women met at the Bangkok Christian Guest House in Silom, Bangkok to explore the Church’s role in amplifying efforts to create a gender-just community that upholds women’s dignity and rights.
Thanksgiving for CTSA
You are invited to a Thanksgiving Service for the work of Churches Together SA, to be held at the end of November.Â
When: Saturday 30 November 2024Â at 9:30 am CSDT (ADL)
Where: St Francis Xavier Cathedral, 39 Wakefield Street, Adelaide SA
Position vacant
NSW Ecumenical Council
General SecretaryÂ
The NSW Ecumenical Council Executive invite applications for the position of a part-time General Secretary within the Council.
Applications close:Â 6.00 pm Sunday 8 December 2024.
Christmas Bowl launch 2024
75th Anniversary of Christmas Bowl
All welcome!
The launch of Christmas Bowl Appeal will mark an important milestone. Celebrate 75 Years of the Christmas Bowl – A tradition of acting for peace, together.
MELBOURNE: Sunday, 24 November 2024, 3:00 pm AEDT (Can, Syd, Melb, Hob.)Â
SYDNEY: Sunday, 1 December 2024, 10:00am AEDT (Can, Syd, Melb, Hob.)
Campaign against gender-based violence
November 25 –December 10
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2024
Each year, this period is used to promote awareness of the breadth and seriousness of gender violence, and encourage actions that aim to end violence against women and girls.
Holding the Light
An Ecumenical service of Lament
Holding the Light is a service to remember victims and survivors of family and domestic violence. To be held in person at Wesley Church, Melbourne, VIC and livestream.
When:Â Thursday 28 November, 5:30 pm AEDT
December Calendar
| December | |
| Â 1 | Advent begins (Western Christianity) |
| Â 1 | World AIDS Day |
| Â Â 3 | International Day of People with Disabilities |
| Â 10 | 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence – ends |
| Â 25 | Christmas Day – Feast of the Nativity (Western Christian) |