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.
Save the Date
Webinar with World Council of Churches (WCC) executive Rev Dr Mikie Roberts
The NCCA will be hosting this event, featuring a presentation from Rev Dr Mikie Roberts during his Sydney visit. The webinar will also include a panel discussion on current developments in contextual ecumenical theology and spirituality.
When: Friday 21 March 2025, 10:00am – 12 noon AEDT (Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne time)
Where: Catholic Institute of Sydney – 99 Albert Rd, Strathfield SYDNEY, NSW and ONLINE
First Nations
13 February
Acknowledging the 17th Anniversary of National Apology
Join the livestream of this event at 11:00 am AEDT on Thursday 13 February. (10:00 am AEST- QLD)
Guests: Stolen Generations survivors Aunty Florence Onus and Aunty Flo Watson OAM. The Murri School Dance Troupe will also be performing.
Safe Church Program
New Child Safe Organisations Act — Queensland
Religious bodies are in-scope entities and are expected to be implementing the Standards by April 2026, with full implementation and reporting by July 2027.
Lenten resources 2025
“Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'” John 14:6
The Lenten season, known as ‘Great Lent,’ starts on March 3, 2025, for the Orthodox Christian Churches, while ‘Ash Wednesday’ falls on March 5 for the Western Churches. This year, Easter will be celebrated on the same date across all traditions.
World Council of Churches
The future of Gaza
“the earth is the LORD’S, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” (Psalm 24:1)
The World Council of Churches and Rabbis for Human Rights, join the calls for a just and peaceful future for Gaza. And there is a spark of hope ignited by Israel’s Supreme Court.
NSW Ecumenical Council
Announcement
Appointment of a new General Secretary, Rev Dr Rod Benson.
The NCCA welcomes Rev Benson and looks forward to working alongside him.
Webinar: Common Easter 2025
Easter 2025: Celebrating together to strengthen unity
In 2025, Christians of all traditions share the same Easter date.
When: Thursday 13 February 2025, 16:00 CET (2:00 am Sydney/Melbourne | 1:00am Brisbane | 1:30am Adelaide | 11:00pm Perth)
Where: online event.
Valentine’s Day 2025
Thursday 13 February
This Valentine’s Day the World Council of Churches invites us to share Thursdays in Black Valentine’s Day messages.
Love is patient; love is kind
It doesn’t take advantage.
It doesn’t rejoice in evil. (cf 1 Cor 13:4-7)
Second DV online seminar
Not in My Church? – series 2
Registration now open for the second seminar in this domestic violence series.
Subject: Financial Abuse – the most common of all types of abuse
When: Thursday 20 February 2025 at 6:30pm (AEST- Brisbane)
Reflection from the President
“With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing.
My brothers and sisters, this should not be.” James 3:9-10
I am intrigued by the way that James writes about the difficulties of the ‘taming of the tongue’.
Gaza ceasefire
Peace with Justice
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
It is with prayerful gratitude that we received the news that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas had been reached, and that arrangements had begun for the exchange of hostages.
Act for Peace
Appeal updates from Act for Peace
- Gaza – following the ceasefire and hostage release
deal between Israel and Hamas last week, now is a crucial time to give
to the Middle East Appeal. - Vanuatu – recovery efforts continue in Vanuatu in
the aftermath of the 7.3 magnitude quake. Giving to the Emergency Appeal
will help support our Pacific neighbours impacted by the disaster.
First Nations
Listening deeply
Just released: Australia Day 2025 Reflection and Discernment Guide from the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC)
NATSICC urges the nation to engage in deep reflection and prayer as Australia Day 2025 approaches.
January 26 2025
Prayers, reflections, statements
Church and Christian community resources for Australia Day, Aboriginal Sunday & Day of Mourning.
An opportunity to walk together with open hearts on January 26.
World Council of Churches
WCC News
Northern Hemisphere Christians celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025
The Week of Prayer will be celebrated in Australia in the week between Ascension and Pentecost, 1 – 8 June 2025.