…that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:19.  

Seeking to achieve something together is a way of realising that as churches we are ‘better together’.

The NCCA has released a Public Statement regarding the ongoing conflict in Palestine and Israel. We encourage our members to pray during the week of 16 - 22 September, the 2024 World Week of Prayer for Peace in Palestine and Israel.

“We need to re-focus our efforts in faith-filled prayer”. Rev John Gilmore, NCCA President.

 Season of Creation begins

TO HOPE AND ACT WITH CREATION

•  Ecumenical Patriarch:  opening message for Season of Creation
•  Global Prayer: for Season of Creation 2024

Gift in Wills

What legacy do you want to leave? It's a significant question to ponder as we celebrate Include a Charity Week from September 2-8, inspiring more Australians to leave a gift in their Will.

Gifts in Will can be your lasting legacy to continue supporting the causes you care deeply about.

National Child Protection Week

Peak Body SNAICC calls on Federal Government to keep children safe.

Statistics prove that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are "10.5 times more likely to be in out-of-home care than non-Indigenous children,” Catherine Liddle, CEO of SNAICC.

Social Justice Statement 2024-25

Truth and Peace: A Gospel Word in a Violent World

The 2024-2025 Statement is available to download from the The Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Social Justice Office.

The Statement "...traces the links between the wars and violence in the world and the distrust and disinformation that characterises public conversation." Andrew Hamilton SJ.

Prayer for peace on the WCC anniversary 2024

On the 76th anniversary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, moderator of the WCC central committee, offers a Prayer for peace.

16-23 September 2024

Theme for 2024: "Whatever you did…you did for me” (Matthew 25:40)

The World Council of Churches (WCC) invites people and churches all over the world to pray, advocate, and stand in solidarity with people in the Holy Land during the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel. 

Resources are now available.

Resources for Season of Creation 2024

The Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) team have been working to promote the 2024 Season of Creation by developing resources that resonate deeply with a unique Pacific context. 

By embracing these materials, we enhance our collective impact and witness as stewards of God's creation. 

September 21 - Interfaith Prayer Service

You are warmly invited to the 21st Interfaith Prayer Service celebrating the International Day of Peace.

When: Saturday 21 September 2034 at 3:00 pm AEST  

Where: Knox Grammar School, Wahroonga, SYDNEY NSW

Movement for the Ordination of Women (MOW)

Lead Like a Woman - Celebrate women's experiences in Christian ministry.

When: 28-30 November 2024

Where: St John's Cathedral, Brisbane QLD | St Margaret's Girl's School, Brisbane QLD

Faiths 4 Climate Justice  #Faiths4Climate

Week of action starts Saturday September 14. Details of all the various events are now in one place.

‘Earth Wisdom: Hope in Action’.

ARRCC's second national Conference. Come and meet like minded, faith-inspired climate activists. 

Friday 4 – 6 October, 2024 | Santa Sabina College, Strathfield - Sydney NSW

Registrations close 29 September 2024

8 - 22 September 2024

Raising Peace is organising four, free, faith and peace events in September as part of its festival of online and hybrid events. 

• Sunday 8 September 3.30-6.00 pm AEST | Sunday 15 September 4.00-6.00 pm AEST
• Wednesday 18 September 7.00-8.30 pm AEST | Sunday 22 September 4.00-6.00 pm AEST

Is the Golden Rule still relevant for our times?

Ethics in Turbulent Times, will consist of six 3-hour sessions on 6 consecutive Tuesday evenings. Discussions aim to inform and inspire thinking on some of the most challenging issues shaping our future. 

When: 10 September – 15 October 2024

Where: In-person at University of Melbourne, Parkville VIC, and online.