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September 2024 Issue 2

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit." John 15:1-2

 ….As much as we would like to keep the vine the way it is – pruning is a pathway to fruitfulness.

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ACRT update on Asylum Seekers

Permanent Residence for Asylum Seekers: What’s Happening Now

Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce members step in, offering vital assistance and advocating for a permanent solution.

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Act for Peace in the world 

September 21 marks the United Nation’s International Day of Peace. 

According to Act for Peace CEO, Elijah Buol OAM, there has never been a more important time to seek peace.​

Theologian in Residence 

The Rev’d Rachel Taber-Hamilton will be this year’s ‘Theologian in Residence’ at St Peter’s Cathedral, North Adelaide SA 

When: October 14 – 21, 2024

Coptic Orthodox Church celebrates El-Nayrouz 

On Wednesday, 18 September, members of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Sydney and Affiliated Regions gathered at NSW Parliament House to celebrate the Coptic new year -  El-Nayrouz.

Dialogue between Orthodox Churches and Oriental Churches resumes after 31 years 

All participants expressed their sincere gratitude to our Risen Lord, Jesus Christ, for granting them the gift of being together after a period of internal reflection and growing interest in the Dialogue and its fruits in all levels of their local Churches. 

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Let us be a source of hope

During the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel, the World Council of Churches (WCC) prayer focused on how Christians can be a source of hope amid the war in the Holy Land. 

Campaign News and more

  • Safer World for All campaign - get involved in electorate lobbying
  • Micah Women Leaders Delegation: recap 
  • Biblical advocacy: Theological paper

29 September 2024

God walks with His people: Message of Pope Francis  

The Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference (ACBC), Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office have produced an extensive list of resources for the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2024

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SAVE THE DATE: 13 - 19 October 2024

Act to end poverty in 2024 

During Anti-Poverty Week, YOU can help fight poverty & hardship.

Registration open

The Finance Representatives of Australian National Churches' (FRANC) conference will be held again this year.

When: Thursday 17 October 2024, from 10.00am – 4:00pm with an optional dinner from 6:00pm

Where: Macquarie Park, SYDNEY NSW

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Give now to the work of the NCCA. Just click on the donate button.  

The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed.

(Prov.11:25 The Message)

 

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