For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NRSV)
We have moved into the period of Lent. This season of repentance, reflection and preparation shapes us as people as we look ahead to Easter.
Pilgrimage of Trust on Earth
Br Merric from the Taizé community in France is visiting Australia. He will be present at events being held in NSW, WA and Victoria from Monday 6 March to Sunday 26 March 2023.
SAVE THE DATE
NCCA Roundtable - ACET
When: Friday 24 March 2023 in Melbourne
Details: are being finalised. Please add this date to your diary
News and updates
- Open Letter from Religious Leaders: NCCA President, joint signatory
- Statements from the Soul: new book launched
- Melbourne dialogue: Australian and Canadian First Nations leaders yarn in Melbourne
Latest news
ACRT welcomes new co-chairs: Major Karen Elkington and Rev Sandy Boyce
Announcement from the NSW Government: refugee settlement strategy
Refugee Support Fund Grant: applications close 10 March
News and updates
- Culturally safe responses to First Nations children
- NCCA SCP Presenter Training WA and Victoria
- NCCA WA workbook
- Pope dedicates March as month of prayer for victims of abuse
Walking the Way of the HeART Retreat
A Lenten Ignatian Walk with Art at the Art Gallery of NSW
When: various dates from Thursday 16 March 2023 - Saturday 25 March 2023
Where: St Mary's Cathedral to Art Gallery of NSW.
PIEN 2023 Lenten Guide
Take a walk in the footsteps of an Ecumenical Accompanier (EA).
WCC General Secretary
Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay was installed as the ninth WCC General Secretary on 17 February 2023.
Applications for the 2024 year are now open
The Winifred Kiek Memorial Scholarship for 2024 will be awarded to a woman who is a resident of Australia.
Applications for the 2024 Winifred Kiek Memorial Scholarship are open now and must be received by 31 May 2023.
Virtual Book launch: In her Voice - Raising Women's Voices in Preaching the Gospel - 9 March 2023
Book review: Beguiled by Beauty by Wendy Farley, reviewed by Sarah Agnew
ONLINE EVENT
'Maralinga Pieces' Film: Understanding the humanitarian impacts of nuclear weapons
When: Monday 6 March 2023 6:00 - 7:15 pm AEDT
Mid-Lent Prayer for Peace and for those affected by Natural Disaster
When: Tuesday 14 March 2023 7:00 pm (AEDT)
Where: St Andrew's Ukrainian Catholic Church Lidcombe, SYDNEY, NSW
SAVE THE DATE: 2 April 2023
Justice marches for refugees are being held in most capital cities on Palm Sunday.
Details are still being finalised.
Voice to Parliament referendum
Online messaging workshop for church leaders, advocates and communications professionals
When: Friday 21 April 9.30am to 11.30am AEST
Choosing chocolate wisely
- Which Chocolate Companies Are The Most Transparent?
- Chocolate Is Big Money - yet many cocoa farmers still live in poverty
- The Chocolate scorecard - what makes a good Easter egg?
Multi-faith Prayer and Meditation Service
When: Thursday, 9 March, 9.30 to 10.30 am (followed by morning tea)
Where: St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta SYDNEY NSW
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