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

‘…and after the fire a sound of sheer silence.
When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. Then there came a voice to him that said, ‘What are you doing here, Elijah?’
(I Kings 19:12-13 NRSV)
Here is an invitation – to listen for God in the sound of sheer silence!

National Weekend of Prayer, Meditation and Reflection

8-10 September 2023
 “Thus the Lord said, ‘Dispense true justice and practice kindness and compassion, to each other;'”  (cf Zechariah 7:9)
As Australians prepare to vote on Saturday 14 October 2023, Christian and other faith communities will hold a weekend of prayer, reflection and meditation for unity, hope and respect in the lead-up to the Voice Referendum on 14 October, 2023.

Act for Peace

Trek for Refugees Trek for Refugees with Act for Peace On Act for Peace’s Trek for Refugees (April 21-25, 2024),

Safe Church Program

National Child Protection Week – 3-9 September 2023
Theme: “Where we start matters”  Message: “Every child in every community needs a fair go”.  

  • Child Safe Sunday 2023 – Prayer: Uniting Church National Safe Church Unit
  • Make a pledge – for National Child Protection Week. NCCA Safe Church Program has

First Nations

Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand
A Guide for Members and Friends
The ‘Guide’ has been provided by the Church in the lead up to the 2023 Referendum on “the Voice” to Parliament. 
The Referendum will be held on Saturday 14 October 2023.

Pacific Conference of Churches

Regional Church Council Consultation 21 – 24 August 2023 
Pastoral & Practical Care for Migrant Workers in Australia and New Zealand and addressing Transnational Organized Crime. 
NCCA General Secretary, Liz Stone, joined Church Council Leaders from across the Pacific, meeting in Suva, Fiji for a four day Consultation with Government officials, regional organizations, and Civil Society. 

A Just Peace in Palestine

The Palestinian Catastrophe
The peace of the region and the world beyond hangs in the balance.
Keynote Address: The Hon Bob Carr
When: Tuesday 5 September  6:00 – 8:00pm AEST
Where: The Great Hall, Sydney University Quadrangle, Sydney NSW

Interfaith Online Event

National Day of Compassion 
Take a day to pause and join the Australian Compassion Council in Deep Dreaming: Australia A Continent for Compassion
2023 Theme: Compassion and Deep Wisdom
When: 21 September 2023 from 8:00 am AEST