Depart from evil, and do good; 

seek peace, and pursue it.   Psalm 34:14

 ….The role of churches and faith communities in care, supporting social cohesion, respect and in seeking peace, cannot be underestimated. 

A Call to Continuous Prayer for Peace in the Middle East

"Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you." – 2 Thessalonians 3:16

“Together let us seek peace with justice.” Rev John Gilmore, NCCA President.

Friday 4 October 2024

Feast of St Francis 

Closing prayer service for Season of Creation: Watch on YouTube

Anti-Poverty Week October 2024

Anti-Poverty Week (APW) in Australia is an annual event aimed at raising awareness of the causes and impacts of poverty nationwide.

The Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce (ACRT) has developed this Resource Kit to support your involvement in APW 2024. 

A Day to Act for Peace

The inaugural, A Day to Act for Peace campaign on 2 October was successful beyond imagination.

Thank you to every individual who gave generously. In just 24 hours, together we raised an incredible $126,845.

National Redress Scheme

• New website
  
  
• Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia

Celebrating 100 Years of the Greek Orthodox Church in Australia.

As part of the celebrations, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will be visiting Australia from October 4 to 19 October 2024. 

NCCA prays for the Archdiocese, Archbishop Makarios, and the Greek Orthodox community as they mark this special occasion.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025

In Australia, we mark the week between Ascension and Pentecost: 1-8 June 2025.

The Reflections and Prayers for the eight days comprise ‘A Journey through the Nicene Creed’.

Resources for 2025 can be found on the WCC website. 

A Catholic Response to Human Trafficking

Listen to an interview with Sr Noelene Simmons SM, of ACRATH

Sr Noelene discusses how it happens in the modern world, and what people in schools and parishes can do about it.  

Prayer and Reflection

Three Taizé prayer events are planned for later in October to coincide with the Sydney visit of a Taizé Brother who will lead each session.

You are warmly invited to join any of the prayers to be held in Sydney NSW.

When: Tuesday- 22 October 2024 |Saturday- 26 October 2024 | Sunday Prayer- 27 October 2024

Nicaea 2025: Towards Hope, Peace & Unity

Dr Margaret Scharf OP will lead an exploration of the Council of Nicaea in the lead-up to its 1700th anniversary.

This is an in-person event, at the Catholic Education Centre, Leederville, PERTH WA 

When: Saturday 2 November 2024 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM (UTC+08)

Domestic Violence Webinar for Church Leaders and Pastors

This webinar is for pastors, ministers, clergy, and committee members 

When: Tuesday 12 November, 2:00 pm AEDT

Shanah tovah!

NCCA sends warmest wishes to the Jewish community as they celebrate their new year festival. 

Rosh Hashanah is the New Year in Judaism.

Date: 2 October 2024 - 4 October 2024