You must understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger, for human anger does not produce God’s righteousness. James 1:19-20

"Leadership underpinned by 'Deep Listening' involves listening respectfully, which can help build community." (Laura Brearley, Gulpa Ngawal Indigenous Deep Listening.)

Campaigning for girls to stay in school in Pakistan   

Thanks to our generous supporters, more girls in Pakistan can go to school and hope for a brighter future.  

Together, in caring for humankind, we’re acting for peace in the world. 

The Voice Referendum - one year on

The referendum is now history, but the journey toward reconciliation and unity as a nation continues.

The challenges ahead are not insurmountable. Guided by faith, we can envision and work towards a brighter future for all.

Resources to mark the National Apology 6th anniversary

Former Prime Minister Hon Scott Morrison made a significant National Apology to the Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse on October 22, 2018. 

• Catholic - National Day of Sorrow and Promise prayer service: Widen the Circle of Our Hearts - 20 October 
• Uniting Church - prayer resources and Statement from the UCA Assembly President.

'Let's build Respectful Communities' 

• Resources from the Catholic Social Services Victoria: for the prevention of family and domestic violence
• Online Launch of the resources: 31 October

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has been visiting Australia since 4 October, his final appointment will take place tomorrow, 19 October 2024. 

We think of our Greek community as His All-Holiness returns home. May his journey be blessed.

Nisibis Assyrian Theological College symposium 2024

The Symposium will be held on Saturday, the 2nd of November and His Holiness Mar Awa III, Catholicos-Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East will deliver the keynote.

The NCCA prays for the Assyrian Church, its leaders and its community.

World Mental Health Day-2024

CCA urges church-led action for mental health care on World Mental Health Day-2024, 10 October 2024.

"Faith, health, and healing remain central to God’s divine grace and purpose for humanity"

Safer World for All 

Safer World for All campaign - Church toolkit now ready to download.

Be a part of advocation for a more generous and just Australian aid program.

Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture 2024

‘Dismantling systemic racism – perspectives from First Nations peoples’.

The Australian Human Rights Commission invites you to attend this free online webinar. 

When: Friday 1 November 12:00pm – 1:30pm AEDT

Register by: 31 October 2024. 

Climate solidarity: 

Talanoa with Climate activists from Tuvalu and Kiribati

When: Saturday 9 November 2024 1:00–3:30pm AEDT

Where: Rodger Page Congregation, 186 Parramatta Rd, Auburn SYDNEY NSW  

Spiritus Short Film Prize   

The Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, in partnership with the Canberra Short Film Festival, present the finalist in the Spiritus film competition.

When: 2.30 - 5.30pm, Sunday 10 November 2024

Where: Dendy Cinemas, Canberra Centre