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.
The World Community for Christian Meditation
WCCM Academy
Applications are now open for a new cohort of students to study at the The World Community for Christian Meditation (WCCM) Academy.
What: A two-year study program of interdisciplinary religious study rooted in contemplative practice.
When: begins in late March 2025.
Where: study online with three residential study and practice periods per year.
Safeguarding webinar
Reflections on governance from Synod on Synodality
Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd (ACSL) invite registrations for this learning opportunity.
When: Wednesday 29 January 2025, 3.00pm – 4.00pm (AEDT)
Where: Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd online learning platform.
Online prayer – Human Trafficking
The International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking
World Day of Prayer – Online Marathon of Prayer
Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) invite you to join this global prayer to help end human trafficking and slavery.
When: Friday 7 February 2025
Time: (from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm CET) [8:00pm NSW/VIC/TAS, 7:30 pm SA, 7:00pm QLD, 5:00pm WA]
Safer Internet Day 2025
11 February 2024
Safer Internet Day!
Join the millions of people around the world who come together for a better internet. Celebrate all the ways the internet brings us together to work, learn and share.
Interfaith dialogue conference
Heads, Hearts and Hands: What can dialogue do for us?
In a world torn by violence, dissension, othering and hatred, is there a role for dialogue?
When: Sunday, 2 February to Tuesday, 4 February 2025.
Where: Trinity College Theological School, Parkville and Temple Beth Israel, St Kilda, MELBOURNE, VIC
World Interfaith Harmony Lecture 2025
Virtual Lecture
Topic: Acknowledging Respect & Inclusion of Indigenous Nations Spirituality: In a Nation that Embraces Many Diverse Cultures and Faiths
Guest Speaker: Prof Ann Pattel Gray.
When: Wednesday 5th February
Time: 5:30pm AEDT. (5:00pm SA, 4:30pm QLD, 4:00pm NT, 2:30pm WA)
February calendar 2025
| February | |
| 1-7 | World Interfaith Harmony Week |
| 4 | International Day of Human Fraternity |
| 8 | International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking |
| 10 | Chinese New Year | Buddhism |
| 11 | Safer Internet Day |
| 13 | 2008: Anniversary of National Apology Day |
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Development Fund (ATSIDF)
Funding human development is a tangible expression of the Churches’ support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples to develop their communities and their participation in the wider Australian and international communities.
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.
Prayer for those affected by Los Angeles Wildfires
This is my comfort in my distress, that your promise gives me life. Psalm 119:50 (NRSVUE)
‘The certainty of the love of God’
Pray for the communities of Southern California.
World Day of Prayer 2025
The World Day of Prayer is an international ecumenical Christian laywomen’s initiative. It is run under the motto “Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action,” and is celebrated annually in over 170 countries on the first Friday in March.
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.
Reflection from the President
“For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” Matthew 18:20
These few words from Jesus mean a lot to us as a promise and assurance.
NCCA Annual Review
2023- 2024
NCCA General Secretary, Ms Liz Stone, has presented the NCCA Annual Review for 2023-2024. The Annual Review contains information relating to the activities and programs of the National Council of Churches in Australia.
NCCA condemns attack on Melbourne synagogue
6 December 2024
The National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) strongly condemns the arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne earlier today.