"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.
Prayer to End Family and Domestic Violence from Catholic Social Services Victoria
We long for the time you have promised, when violence is banished...
and the work and wealth of our world is justly shared.
Ways to act for peace this Christmas
There is plenty to feel overwhelmed about – wars, political instability, global hunger, climate change and an unprecedented humanitarian displacement crisis.
One of the most empowering things we can do is to focus on the opportunities within our reach.
Holding the Light Ecumenical Service, 28 November 2024
On 28 November 2024, an Ecumenical Service was held at Wesley Church in Melbourne, remembering victim-survivors of family violence.
The Chinese Methodist Church in Australia
The NCCA joins with the church as they celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their establishment in Australia.
We offer a prayer "that in their growing they will continue to be responsive to God’s Spirit, blessed in their growing by our gracious God and used by Christ for the Glory of God." Rev John Gilmore President NCCA.
Positions vacant
- Ecumenical Enabler for Gender Justice
- Ecumenical Animator Safe Church Ministry
Closing date for applications: 10 December 2024
Milestone meeting for almost 50 year dialogue
The Australian Lutheran - Roman Catholic dialogues recently held its 200th meeting in Adelaide, South Australia. A dinner was held at the residence of Adelaide's Catholic Archbishop Patrick O'Regan to mark the occasion.
SAVE THE DATE
Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order
When: 24 to 28 October 2025
Where: St Bishoy Monastery at Wadi El Natrun, near Alexandria, Egypt
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)
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| 1 | 1994: Commencement of Native Title Act |
| 6 | Epiphany - Western Christian |
| 7 | Feast of the Nativity - Orthodox Christianity |
| 19 | Feast of Epiphany - Orthodox Christianity |
| 26 | Invasion Day/Survival Day (Australia Day) |
| 26 | 1972: Establishment of Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra |
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