‘I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.’ 

John 13:34

The Christlike perspective involves holding two realities close together. One being an honest and open understanding ... and the other being a deep commitment to the way of love (agape) incarnated in Jesus.

Support for people escaping the conflict in Israel and Gaza

Hundreds of people who have fled Israel or Gaza have travelled to Australia on Visitor Visas and other short-term visas.... these visas are not designed to support people fleeing conflict. 

Ration Challenge 2024

Youth groups invited to sign up for Ration Challenge

The Challenge is held during Refugee Week, Sunday 16 – Saturday 22 June 2024

National Reconciliation Week 

27 May – 3 June 2024 #NRW2024

• 2024 Theme: Now More Than Ever
• Resources now available

Diocese of the Armenian Church of Australia and New Zealand

Invitation to Holy Mass and March to the Khachkar - 109th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide

When: Wednesday 24 April 2024, 10:30 am 

Where: Armenian Apostolic Church of the Resurrection, Chatswood NSW

One Baptism - Mutual Recognition

Occasionally, the NCCA is approached to provide copies of the Common Baptismal Certificate, recognised by ten churches.

The NCCA does not issue or hold this stock but they can be purchased online from a variety of sources. 

Public Lecture 

Online and Parramatta NSW

“Interreligious Dialogue in our Day: 60 Years after Nostra Aetate” by Cardinal Michael Fitzgerald

When: Wednesday 8 May at 6:00 pm AEST

Final public events - Sunday 21 April 2024 

Mercy Aiken has been speaking about her experiences in Bethlehem and of her book 'Yet in the Dark Streets Shining: A Palestinian Story of Hope and Resilience in Bethlehem'

On the final leg of her tour, organised by the Palestine Israel Ecumenical Network (PIEN), Mercy will be speaking in Melbourne.

May 19-26 2024    

Get ready for Laudato Si' week! 

• Earthcare resources: from Jesuit Care for our Common Home Team
• Online screening: 'Queen of the Sun' - Tuesday 30 April 2024
• Online retreat: Song of the Senses -  Jesuit and Ignatian Spirituality Australia 5-9 May 2024

World Environment Day - 5 June

The Uniting Church in Australia Synod of Victoria and Tasmania has created a resource on the World Environment Day 2024 theme: Journey to a greener future and land restoration, desertification and drought resilience.

The resource is available for Church community use for congregations wishing to acknowledge this day in their Church life.

Spiritus Short Film Prize 

Do you know anyone interested in film-making?

The Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture 2024 Spiritus Short Film Prize aims to contribute to a vision of hope and the common good for Australia.

Entries close: 31 August 2024 

The Uniting Climate: Faith in a better future conference

Online and in person -  examine ways a faith community can address the challenge of global warming and help build the more just, safer future we all want.  

When: Saturday 11 May 2024, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm AEST

Where: Online and at the Centre For Ministry - The Uniting Church in Australia, North Parramatta NSW

Gather with inter-faith leaders in prayer for Gaza

Gather with different South East Queensland communities to pray for the people of Gaza, especially for a permanent ceasefire and a just peace.

When: Saturday 27 April at 6:45pm AEST

Where: Brisbane Square (at the top of Queen Street) Brisbane, QLD

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