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Prayer Vigils for the Voice Referendum
Churches prepare with prayer vigils on Friday 13 October 2023, the eve of the Referendum
- Referendum Online Prayer Gathering: Catholic Church in Australia
- Referendum Eve Vigil: Uniting Church in Australia, Assembly
LAUDATE DEUM - Praise God
Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation released 4 October 2023.
“Praise God” is the title of this letter. For when human beings claim to take God’s place, they become their own worst enemies. [73].
Iraqi Christians fear for their safety and future in country
Australian communities of Iraqi Christians are seeking support and prayers for their brothers and sisters in Iraq. Recent tragic events have left the minority Christian congregations fearing for their safety and future in the country.
Eyewitness to Armenians displaced from their homes – WCC delegation
Hundreds of ethnic Armenians, that are the majority population in the enclave of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), have been arriving into Armenia in response to shelling by Azerbaijan’s armed forces on 19 September 2023.
"The Fringe of Jesus' Cloak: Evoking a Liminal Identity"
An in person and streamed event.
With: Dr Toar Hutagalung, Director of Theology & Church History, Uniting College of Leadership and Theology
When: Wednesday 11 October 7:00 pm ACDT
Where: Uniting College for Leadership & Theology, SA - An in person and streamed event
No Place to Lay My Head
An exhibition commemorating the 75th anniversary of Al Nakba ('The Catastrophe') that saw hundreds of thousands of Palestinians made refugees.
When: on now till 28 October 2023, during church opening times
Where: St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne VIC
"Caring for Country"
You are invited to join the Care for Creation Listening Pilgrimage. A small travelling team will be traversing Australia to listen, learn and share.
When: on now till 1 November 2023
Where: variety of locations throughout Australia.
NEW DATES
Raising Our Tribal Voice for Justice: An Indigenous Theological Revolution
A 4-day Conference with a focus on an Indigenous theological voice to Churches. Early bird tickets on sale now!
When: 5 - 8 February 2024
Where: University of Divinity, Box Hill Campus VIC.
"We have spoken frankly to you Corinthians; our heart is wide open to you.
There is no restriction in our affections, but only in yours.
In return—I speak as to children—open wide your hearts also."
(2 Corinthians 6:11-13)
The National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) has engaged in a process to seek to understand the landscape for Australia’s national churches and explore how we might live our desire to be better together.
Survey closes: 27 October 2023.
We encourage you to participate in this important survey.
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The NCCA has two funding opportunities currently available
- Refugee Support Fund Grant: Applications due Monday 30 October 2023.
- The Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Development Fund: Applications due Monday 30 October 2023.
The Voice referendum
Music:
- A Song for The Voice - Anglican Church Southern Queensland (ACSQ)
- Spirit Dream & One People One Land - Monica Brown
Press Release: Faith Leaders for The Voice
A letter from Janet Cousens, Outgoing CEO, Act for Peace
At the end of this month, Act for Peace bids farewell to its CEO of the last six and a half years, Janet Cousens.
Read her farewell letter, where she reflects on her remarkable journey with Act for Peace and introduces the new Interim CEO.
Climate change and Child Safety
A new study, co-authored by the World Council of Churches shows that climate change poses a growing threat to children’s health and well-being.
