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
I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John10:10
The promise of abundance in an interesting one. Jesus describes this giving of abundant life as being his deep purpose and indicates that this is for ‘they’ – sheep of many folds!
Preparing for the Federal Election 2025
Hoping and praying for a just, compassionate and inclusive Australia.
Ahead of the 3 May 2025 polling date, our Churches and related Christian agencies have released statements that reflect our values as Christians.
Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce
Palm Sunday rallies – 13 April 2025
Justice marches for peace and refugees are being held in most capital cities on Palm Sunday.
The Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce (ACRT) endorses these annual events calling for a fair go for refugees and asylum seekers.
Find out if there is an event or rally near you.
Act for Peace
MYANMAR EARTHQUAKE APPEAL
On Friday 28 March, a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar, sending strong tremors across neighbouring countries including Thailand, India, Laos, Bangladesh and China.
GIVE. SHARE. PRAY
First Nations
What does Easter means to an Indigenous Australian?
In his 2015 interview with SBS/NITV Pastor Ray Minniecon says “Easter should be a time for First Nations people to consider the concept of renewal…”
We share the SBS article as Easter approaches this year.
Safe Church Program
An update from the National Office for Child Safety
Child sexual abuse is preventable, and we all have a role to play in keeping children and young people safe.
Access resources developed to encourage adults to have conversations with the people in their lives.
Care of Creation
Faiths for UNOC3 – Oceans Webinar
Sacred Oceans, Shared Future
This webinar will focus on the Third UN Ocean Conference and will provide valuable insights into biodiversity and ocean conservation
When: Friday 11 April 2025 – Perth 10:00 pm | Adelaide 11:30 pm | Syd. Melb. Bris.- 12:00am (Saturday 12 April)
Prayer Vigil Service
Commemorating the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and the 10th Anniversary of the recognition by the Uniting Church in Australia.
Join with members of the Uniting Church and the Armenian community to mark this anniversary to honour the 1.5 million Armenians who were killed between 1915 and 1923.
When: Sunday 13 April 2025 at 3:00pm
Where: St Stephen’s Uniting Church, 197 Macquarie St, Sydney.
World Council of Churches
WCC encourages churches to work together for a common Easter celebration.
This year, both the Julian and Gregorian calendars align, and so on 20 April, all Christians will celebrate Easter at the same time.
The World Council of Churches (WCC) Faith and Order Commission has published a paper “Towards a Common Date for Easter” in the hope that churches will work together for an annual shared date for this celebration.
Christian Conference of Asia
Earthquake – CCA calls for prayers and solidarity
CCA General Secretary Dr Mathews George Chunakara has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28 March 2025.
Reminder: Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI) – 2025
Applications close: 15 May 2025
1700 Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea
Resources for worship and reflection for all ages.
Resources about the first Ecumenical Council have been prepared for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025 (in Australia 1 – 8 June 2025) and are now available. The resources provide a unique opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the common faith of Christians as expressed in the Creed formulated at that Council.
Conversations at the Crossroads
Online Citizen Assembly
In the leadup to the May Federal election Australians are invited to respond to the Coalition’s plan to build seven nuclear power stations by 2050.
What’s our immediate response?
Asia Sunday
Asia Sunday falls on the Sunday before Pentecost – 1 June 2025
The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) encourages its member churches to observe Asia Sunday, this coming June.
2024 theme:‘Nicaea-1700: Enduring Faith and Embracing Unity’
National Day of Prayer 2025
SAVE THE DATE
Churches and prayer groups are invited to register for the National Day of Prayer (NDOP2025)
2025 Theme: The Preeminence of Christ is based on Colossians 1:15-20.
When: Saturday 7 June 2025
Where: to be held all across Australia
