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.
Reflection from the President
This is my command: Love each other. (John 15:17)
From time to time there is a discussion online, among friends or within the church about what is most important in life…There is an obvious conclusion to this question – our relationship with God through Jesus Christ is most important.
Prayer for Peace
Lord Jesus Christ, our God, who is the Source of life and peace in heaven and on earth, pour out the grace of your peace on a world troubled by war and hatred.
Act for Peace
Hope for Peace in Gaza
The world seems to be collectively holding its breath, desperately hoping the ceasefire in Gaza holds and peace is finally achieved.
Safe Church
Social Media Minimum Age
eSafety has released new guidance for the online industry, outlining the reasonable steps age-restricted social media platforms must take to prevent Australian children under 16 from having accounts on their services from 10 December 2025.
Community Safeguarding
GambleAware Week
20-26 October 2025
There’s more to lose than money! Know what’s at stake this GambleAware Week.
Joint Statement on recent ceasefire in Gaza
Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem release a statement in the hope for an end to the war in Gaza.
[The Almighty] makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear, he burns the shields with fire.
He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. (Psalm 46:9–10)
World Council of Churches
Christian Unity
- Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order – 24-28th October 2025
- Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – 2026 resources
Christian Conference of Asia
Pastoral solidarity and accompaniment with member churches and ecumenical fraternity as the General Secretaries of The World Council of Churches(WCC) and Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) visit Myanmar.
“(as followers of Christ) we need to live with faith and hope amidst despair as hope brings resilience.” said Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, WCC General Secretary.
Online Oration
2025 Roy Bradley Oration
How do we respond together in life giving ways when terrible things happen?
You are invited to join the Centre for Spirituality of Care and Community for this annual event, delivered by Fr Michael Lapsley SSM.
When: Sunday 26 October 2025, from 5.30 – 7.00pm (AEDT)
Online Prayer & Meditation
Prayers for the Earth & COP30
You are invited to join the upcoming silent multifaith prayers and meditations for the earth and in support of successful outcomes at the UN Climate Conference in Brazil, in November 2025
When: Each Tuesday from 7 October to 4 November at 12 noon AEDT.
Webinar – The Church and Non-Christian Religions
Revisiting Nostra Aetate 60 years on
“Nostra Aetate recognises important truths and values in Judaism, Islam and other religions of the world.”
When: Thursday 23 October 2025, 7:30 – 9:30 pm (AEDT)
November Calendar 2025
| November | |
| 1 | All Saint’s Day – Christianity |
| 11 | Remembrance Day |
| 19 | World Toilet Day |
| 20 | World Children’s Day |
| 25 | International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women |
NCCA STATEMENT – 7 October 2025
With deep sadness and grief at the actions of Hamas on 7 October 2023 and the killing of 1200 Israelis and the taking of hostages; and with the ongoing deaths of Palestinians and Israelis and the destruction of Gaza in the two years since, the National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) carries heavy hearts and continuing prayers for peace with justice for the people of Palestine and Israel.
Reflection from the President
And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. (Romans 5:3-5)
Paul’s short phrase, ‘and hope does not disappoint us’ is striking.
Ecumenical Officers meet in Sydney
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit;
and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord;
and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone.
To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
(1 Corinthians 12:4-7 NRSV)