If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Romans 12:18

The need to be right or correct in relation to the other can be a barrier to unity. 

Bear witness. Keep watch. Build Peace.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.” Matthew 5:9

Every day, persecution and human rights abuse destroy people’s lives and fuel conflict in the Holy Land. But your presence can help prevent these injustices. 

New from the eSafetyCommissioner

• Webinar: Communication with culturally and linguistically diverse families - Tuesday 26 November 
• Resources in up to 28 languages
• Esafety gift guide
• New Online Hub for educators: Young Children in Digital Society
• Safer Internet Day - 11 February 2025 

2024 Advent Calendar

Created by Sr Liz Wiemers SGS and graciously shared by Catholic Religious Australia

Advent is just around the corner – let us care for and celebrate our God-given planet.

WCC News

"Our faith calls us to foster Christian unity and proclaim God’s justice in the world.” 

 Reflects World Council of Churches (WCC) General Secretary, Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, in his report to the WCC Executive Committee

Asia Regional Consultation

Gender-Based Violence and Forced Migration of Women: Towards Strengthening Gender Justice Advocacy

For three days, from the 19 to 21 November 2024, over thirty women met at the Bangkok Christian Guest House in Silom, Bangkok to explore the Church’s role in amplifying efforts to create a gender-just community that upholds women’s dignity and rights.

You are invited to a Thanksgiving Service for the work of Churches Together SA, to be held at the end of November. 

When: Saturday 30 November 2024  at 9:30 am CSDT (ADL)

Where: St Francis Xavier Cathedral, 39 Wakefield Street, Adelaide SA

NSW Ecumenical Council

General Secretary 

The NSW Ecumenical Council Executive invite applications for the position of a part-time General Secretary within the Council.

Applications close: 6.00 pm Sunday 8 December 2024.

75th Anniversary of Christmas Bowl

All welcome!

The launch of Christmas Bowl Appeal will mark an important milestone. Celebrate 75 Years of the Christmas Bowl – A tradition of acting for peace, together.

MELBOURNE: Sunday, 24 November 2024, 3:00 pm AEDT (Can, Syd, Melb, Hob.) 

SYDNEY: Sunday, 1 December 2024, 10:00am AEDT (Can, Syd, Melb, Hob.)

November 25 –December 10

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2024

Each year, this period is used to promote awareness of the breadth and seriousness of gender violence, and encourage actions that aim to end violence against women and girls.

An Ecumenical service of Lament

Holding the Light is a service to remember victims and survivors of family and domestic violence. To be held in person at Wesley Church, Melbourne, VIC and livestream.

When: Thursday 28 November, 5:30 pm AEDT