How We Work

The NCCA gathers together Churches and Christian communities which confess the Lord Jesus Christ as God and Saviour according to the Scriptures. We commit to deepen our relationship with each other and to work together towards the fulfilment of common witness, proclamation and service, to the glory of the one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Young Man Luther

Have you ever considered how old Dr Martin Luther was when he nailed the famous 95 Theses to the door of Wittenberg Church in Germany? Luther is often drawn or painted as an old professor, but he was actually 33 at the time.

Homeless services under severe strain

Ongoing shortfalls in affordable rental housing across the country are both a cause of increased demand for homelessness services.

Anglicare’s annual Rental Affordability Snapshot reveals key workers priced out of rental market.

Anglicare’s annual Rental Affordability Snapshot has revealed key occupations, including retail workers, social workers and cleaners, can afford fewer than 1 per cent of rental listings.

Ethical Landlords – a new resource from NSW Ecumenical Council and Faith Housing

Many people in our community are struggling to find a stable, affordable home. If you own a rental property, Ethical Landlords can help you explore practical ways to put your faith into action, like holding the rent steady or offering a longer lease. 

The Weaponisation of Christianity

Christian nationalism has emerged globally in recent years with significant impacts on democratic societies.

Living Stones – Fundraising Gala

An evening in support of Palestinian Christians in the Holy Land, Nov 13

A Conversation with the Race Discrimination Commissioner

Walking Together: Cultivating Trust, Connection and Unity, November 13

Calendar

Dates to remember in November

Call for Prayers for Helen Haines MP

The National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) invites its members to pray for Helen Haines MP, following the alleged attack on her outside her electoral office in Wangaratta.

President’s Reflection

What does poverty look like? What is life actually like for someone living in poverty?

Prayer against the powers and systems that keep people in poverty

Poverty does not just happen, humanity’s selfishness has caused It.

“We are sinking. We are vulnerable. Resilience is no longer enough”

Archbishop: the unvarnished truth: we are hurting, our Pacific land is drowning, and this suffering is profoundly unjust.

Time to end fossil fuel extraction

Faith leaders urge Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to turn Australia’s commitment to its Pacific neighbours into action by backing a global treaty to phase out fossil fuels.

Christians pray for Pope Leo as his recovery progresses well

Christians join with the Catholic Community around the world to pray for a speedy recovery.

The generosity of Australia’s longest-standing Christmas campaign

In a world where bad news dominates the headlines, this may just be one of the most inspirational stories of our nation.