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 am about to do a new thing;
    now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?
I will make a way in the wilderness
    and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 

NCCA news

Messages of Hope in a complex world
‘Let us hold on unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.’  (Hebrews 10:23)
The NCCA has now made publicly available, the prayers, sermons and bible reflections from each of the four days of the Forum.

Act for Peace

Preparing communities for climate change
Climate change is a key driver of displacement for our Pacific neighbours. Rising sea levels and increasingly frequent storms and extreme weather events are forcing people to flee their homes more than ever before. 

Safe Church Program

Invitation to contribute to research
Child safeguarding practices in religious settings
Your insights and experience are valuable and are needed for research on current child safeguarding practices

Modern Slavery

ACCC Submission
You are invited to co-sign the submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) with Be Slavery Free. 
You can help drive the expansion of sustainability definitions to include social dimensions. 
Closing Date: Friday 26 July 2024 noon AEST.

Christian Conference of Asia

CCA Ecumenical formation
The Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI) 2024 is scheduled to begin this coming Sunday, 21 July 2023. The training is the be held in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
This year, NCCA’s Oliver Slewa will join over twenty other participants from across Asia for the month-long residential program. 

Catholic Earthcare Convocation

Season of Creation Convocation 2024
Caritas Australia’s Catholic Earthcare program is holding a Convocation for the Season of Creation. Join them to celebrate the Season of Creation in 2024.
When: Thursday 12- Saturday 14 September 2024
Where: Online and Diocesan Hubs

Our Churches – Uniting Church in Australia

UCA 17th Assembly
The Rev Charissa Suli, from New South Wales, was installed as the Assembly President at the meeting of The Uniting Church in Australia Assembly which took place in Parramatta, Sydney from 11 – 16 July 2024.
The NCCA welcomes Rev Suli and looks forward to working with her during her term over the next three years, 2024-2027.

Anniversary of 19th July policy

11 years too long
This week marks 11 years of the Australian Government’s offshore detention policy. 
You are invited to attend an online event featuring Behrouz Boochani, writer and former Manus detainee. 
When: Saturday 20 July 2024 
Time: 6:00pm (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS) 5:30pm (NT, SA), 4:00pm (WA)

Panel Discussion

Catholic Social Teaching and Australian Politics 
The La Salle Academy at ACU, has partnered with Catholic Schools NSW to put the spotlight on a very significant publication – Shadow of the Cross.
When: Thursday, 1st August 2024 5:00pm to 7:00pm 
In-person: The Australian Catholic University,  NORTH SYDNEY NSW

Hiroshima Day Roundtable

In-person and Online 
A Summit of the Future 
An invitation to a roundtable discussion about the UN Summit of the Future.
When: Tuesday 6 August 2024 at 9:30 AM – 5pm AEST
Where: Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, CANBERRA |ONLINE

2nd National Conference

‘Earth Wisdom: Hope in Action’.
You are invited to participate in ARRCC’s second national Conference
Register now! Come and meet like minded, faith-inspired climate activists. 
When:  Friday 4 – 6 October, 2024
Where: Santa Sabina College, Strathfield – Sydney NSW 

August Calendar 2024

August

4 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day (NATSICD) 
5-11 National Homelessness Week
6 Anniversary – Atomic bombing of Hiroshima
9 International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
19 World Humanitarian DayÂ