And will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them? I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them. And yet, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?’  Luke 18:7-8

Can I invite you to join with me in not giving up, and maintain our commitment, to pray for peace and justice as we trust in God together.  

At the NCCA Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 7 November 2024, three Directors were elected to the NCCA Board for the next three years.

The AGM included the election of Rev John Gilmore as President for a second term of three years. 

Prayers & Reflections from our ecumenical community  

As we prepare for the Feast of the Nativity we share with you some reflections and resources from our members and their networks. 

Middle East Appeal launched amid intensifying conflict 

With the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, hundreds of thousands of innocent people are being forced to flee their homes.

"Families are without a home, … they desperately need medical assistance, food, and shelter." Act for Peace CEO, Elijah Buol OAM

New Toolkit

Taking Action Against Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence: Toolkit for Trainers and Advocates

The Toolkit equips trainers and advocates to plan and facilitate training sessions on monitoring misogyny on social media.

Publisher: WACC and World Council of Churches

In the News

• Prayers for Armenia - Worldwide prayers held on 10 November.
• The Council of Nicaea - preparing for the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea 

'Read the Nicene Creed in an evolving context' 

Participants gathered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the Tenth Congress of Asian Theologians (CATS-X), to build on the foundational work of the First Council of Nicaea in 325 AD. 

Theme - “Echoes of Nicaea: Enduring Faith and Embracing Unity”.

Domestic and Family Violence Webinar 

You are invited to this 'What to Do' webinar for pastors, ministers, clergy, and committee members 

When: Tuesday 12 November, 2:00 -3:15 pm AEDT - ONLINE

Online Forum

Advancing Human Security: Pathways to a Liveable Future

Pax Christi Victoria invite you to join online. 

Guest Speaker: Rev Tim Costello AO

When: Tuesday 12 November 2024, 7:30 – 9:15pm AEDT

Online Liturgy 

All welcome!

A ‘blessing of the bowls’ liturgy will be offered online via Zoom this year, followed by an update from Act for Peace field staff about programs that receive funding through the Christmas Bowl. 

When: Tuesday 19 November 2024, 6:30 -7:30 pm AEDT (Can, Syd, Melb, Hob.)

RED Wednesday  

RED Wednesday is a day to stand up for faith and freedom, and unite in prayer for those who suffer and are persecuted for their faith.

When: Wednesday, 20 November 2024 at 7.00pm

Where: Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Church, Chatswood. SYDNEY NSW

Online Prayers

End the Silence: Interfaith Prayers for Violence Prevention within the home and the community

When: Sunday 24 November 2024,

Time: 7:00pm AEDT | 9pm NZDT | 6pm AET | 6:30pm ACDT | 5:30pm ACST| 4pm AWST