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

“For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” Matthew 18:20
These few words from Jesus mean a lot to us as a promise and assurance. 

NCCA Annual Review

2023- 2024
NCCA General Secretary, Ms Liz Stone, has presented the NCCA Annual Review for 2023-2024. The Annual Review contains information relating to the activities and programs of the National Council of Churches in Australia. 

NCCA condemns attack on Melbourne synagogue

6 December 2024
The National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) strongly condemns the arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne earlier today.

2025 – Full Year Prayer Cycle with Lectionary Readings for Year C

2025 Ecumenical Prayer Cycle 
Full Year Prayer Cycle with Lectionary Readings for Year C
The National Council of Churches in Australia follows the World Council of Churches prayer cycle with additional prayers for our Ecumenical partners and bible readings from the Common Lectionary. 

Prayers for Peace at Advent

Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Isaiah 40:1
As we look towards the Feast of the Nativity, the NCCA prays for a just peace for the many people of the world for whom this coming season will hold little joy or hope. 
May God’s love and comfort surround all those who are burdened.

Prayers to end Family and Domestic Violence

Prayer to End Family and Domestic Violence from Catholic Social Services Victoria 
We long for the time you have promised, when violence is banished…
and the work and wealth of our world is justly shared.

Act for Peace

Ways to act for peace this Christmas 
There is plenty to feel overwhelmed about – wars, political instability, global hunger, climate change and an unprecedented humanitarian displacement crisis.
One of the most empowering things we can do is to focus on the opportunities within our reach. 

Safe Church Program

Holding the Light Ecumenical Service, 28 November 2024
On 28 November 2024, an Ecumenical Service was held at Wesley Church in Melbourne, remembering victim-survivors of family violence.

Our Churches

The Chinese Methodist Church in Australia
The NCCA joins with the church as they celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their establishment in Australia. 
We offer a prayer “that in their growing they will continue to be responsive to God’s Spirit, blessed in their growing by our gracious God and used by Christ for the Glory of God.” Rev John Gilmore President NCCA.

Pacific Conference of Churches

Positions vacant

  • Ecumenical Enabler for Gender Justice
  • Ecumenical Animator Safe Church Ministry

Closing date for applications: 10 December 2024

Lutheran – Catholic dialogue

Milestone meeting for almost 50 year dialogue
The Australian Lutheran – Roman Catholic dialogues recently held its 200th meeting in Adelaide, South Australia. A dinner was held at the residence of Adelaide’s Catholic Archbishop Patrick O’Regan to mark the occasion.

ANZATS Conference

SAVE THE DATE
Remembering Nicaea: A Contested Legacy
This conference will held by the Australian and New Zealand Association of Theological Studies (ANZATS)
When: 1-3 July 2025, Melbourne, (venue TBC)

Nicaea 2025

SAVE THE DATE
Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order
When: 24 to 28 October 2025
Where: St Bishoy Monastery at Wadi El Natrun, near Alexandria, Egypt

January calendar 2025

January
 1 1994: Commencement of Native Title Act
 6 Epiphany – Western Christian
 7 Feast of the Nativity – Orthodox Christianity
19  Feast of Epiphany – Orthodox Christianity
26 Invasion Day/Survival Day (Australia Day)
26 1972: Establishment of Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra