Easter Messages from Leaders of Christian Churches in Australia 2022
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3
Messages from our churches speak to our Australian and world context in this year’s Easter Sunday celebration of Jesus Christ’s resurrection or rising from the dead after being crucified or put to death on the day called Good Friday.
The 14 messages follow.
New President of National Council of Churches in Australia
MEDIA RELEASE: Monday 7 March 2022
New President Rev John Gilmore chaired his first Board meeting for the National Council of Churches in Australia on Ash Wednesday 2 March. His opening reflection on the Churches’ season of Lent was based on Luke 9: 51-56, when Jesus “resolutely turned his face towards Jerusalem”.
2021 Christmas Messages from Leaders of Christian Churches in Australia
Pray for a healing and renewing peace this Christmas.
The peace that is revealed in Jesus transforms people and situations. NCCA and its members invite you to join together and pray for a revelation of peace this Christmas.
A Time to Act Together
ANDCMJ JOINT STATEMENT:
A Call by Jewish, Muslim and Christian Leaders in Australia
"As representatives of the three peak bodies today we affirm our common commitment to care for human life and the natural world."
Church leaders unite for climate action
Church leaders unite across the region to call for climate action
MEDIA RELEASE: Wednesday 20 October 2021
Churches from across Australia and the Pacific region have joined together to call on the Australian Government to step up its part in global action addressing climate change.
...for our children’s children’s children
NCCA and ARRCC Media Release
11 August 2021
“As people of faith, we need to know, in detail, how our Federal Government and Opposition will respond to this Report with appropriate policies and budgeting” says Bishop Philip Huggins.
A new season of community support
NCCA ACRT Media Release
“Our churches, and other faith communities, are willing and able to be more involved in supporting refugees in our communities.... But we need government to make the changes... and encourage this community movement by giving permanent protection." Ms. Elizabeth Stone, NCCA General Secretary.
Easter Messages from Leaders of Christian Churches in Australia 2021
May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. (2 Thessalonians 2:16–17 NIV)
Messages from our churches speak to our Australian and world context in this year’s Easter Sunday celebration of Jesus Christ’s resurrection or rising from the dead after being crucified or put to death on the day called Good Friday.
The 14 messages follow.
Renew January 26 as a day of thankfulness and national unity
MEDIA RELEASE – 19 January 2021
Writing to the Prime Minister, Hon Scott Morrison, … President of the National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA), Bishop Philip Huggins has suggested “that for this January 26, you might announce a reconsideration of the Uluru Statement from the Heart.”
2020 Christmas Messages from Leaders of the Christian Churches in Australia
Preparing Optimistically for Christmas.
Gracious God,
We give thanks, as with optimistic hearts, we are once again renewed by the Nativity scene of Christmas....
Multifaith Leader's Statement on COVID-19
Media Statement 15 May 2020
In this time of uncertainty and increased anxiety the The National Council of Churches in Australia has joined together with organisations of many other faiths to share a united voice.
“ Compassion is at the heart of our faiths. It is our unifying ethic."
Easter Message in film and song
What The World Needs Now, is Love Sweet Love
NCCA President, Bishop Philip Huggins, has joined with filmmaker Richard Keddie to release this message of love at Easter.
Easter Messages from Leaders of Christian Churches in Australia 2020
This Easter may the love of Jesus be evermore vivid in all we think, say and do!
There is a saying of Blaise Pascal: “After the resurrection. Jesus no longer wanted to be touched, except through his wounds”.
This was the experience of relieved and delighted Mary in the Garden. (John 20:17)....
Labor Party commits to net zero carbon emissions target for 2050
Media Statement 21 February 2020
In a Media Release made on Friday 21 February, The National Council of Churches in Australia has stated that it welcomes the Opposition's announcement made at midday of the same day.
“Our hope and prayer is that this will soon be a bipartisan commitment."
How do we make 2020 a transformative and wonderful year for all God's creation?
Media Statement 14 February 2020
Bishop Philip Huggins, NCCA President, calls on Australians to develop a strategy with the aim of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
“2020 is a very big year for all who want to be good stewards of God’s wonderful creation...."
