I am about to do a new thing;
    now it springs forth; do you not perceive it?
I will make a way in the wilderness
    and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19

Looking ahead and envisioning the future is a bit complex.

Ecumenical Formation

The Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI) 2024 winds up this Saturday 17 August 2024. 

Participants have been in Chiang Mai, Thailand, training since Sunday, 21 July 2024. NCCA's Oliver Slewa shares an update of experiences as the gathering comes to a conclusion.

Building Strength, Rebuilding Lives 

Senior Development Manager at Act for Peace, Steph Lenert, travelled to Ethiopia recently to spend time with refugees who have joined a program which provides them with a holistic, sustainable, pathway out of poverty.

Steph shares her experiences of meeting with program participants in Addis Ababa.

National Child Protection Week 2024

1 - 7 September 

This year’s theme is ‘Every conversation matters' and the message is “Every child in every community needs a fair go”. 

The Glenburnie Program

• New resource: Seasons of Creation Devotions App - developed by the Queensland Churches Environmental Network
  
  
• Glenburnie Program funding: Closing date for applications: 31 August 2024. 

Solidarity visit to the Holy Land

On 7-8 August 2024, during their digital pastoral solidarity visit to the Holy Land, the World Council of Churches (WCC) supported member churches and ecumenical partners, listened to their viewpoints, amplified their messages, and emphasized peacebuilding in the region.

CCA News

The Christian Conference of Asia General Secretary conveys concern about the crisis in Bangladesh, sending a message of solidarity to CCA member churches and the National Council of Churches in Bangladesh (NCCB).

Assistance for Catholic women undertaking tertiary study

The Sisters of the Good Samaritan are inviting applications for their 2025 Study, Accompaniment and Mentoring (SAM) Program.

Applications close: 30 August 2024.   

The Church of Holy Sepulchre

Join Dr Roberta Ervine for an online lecture and virtual tour of Jerusalem to visit this Holy site. 

When: Wednesday 28 August 2024 at 7:00pm AEST

Faith, Hope and Love

Churches together creating a future free from violence

When: 2-3 September 2024 

Where: St. Jude's Anglican Church, Carlton, MELBOURNE VIC

SAVE THE DATE

The Finance Representatives of Australian National Churches' (FRANC) conference will be held again this year.

When: Thursday 17 October 2024, from 10.00am – 4:00pm with an optional dinner from 6:00pm

Where: Macquarie Park, SYDNEY NSW