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News from the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
- September action: third time asking for 'Integrity in Public Office'
- Media Release: 4 September 2023
Let Justice and Peace Flow
“But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!” (Amos 5: 24)
Celebrate the Season of Creation.
- Church and Christian community resources are now available.
- Laudato 'Si - a second letter is to be released by Pope Francis on 4 October 2023.
Rev James Bhagwan in Adelaide, SA
You are invited to join Rev James Bhagwan, General Secretary, Pacific Conference of Churches at either of the following ecumenical events:
- Polkinghorne Oration with Rev James Bhagwan - Thursday 5 October 2023
- Breakfast with Rev James Bhagwan - Friday 6 October 2023
Asia Sunday 1 October 2023
Theme: ‘God, Renew Us in Your Spirit and Restore the Creation’
Asia Sunday is to be observed in conjunction with 15th CCA General Assembly.
New appointment in Rome for former NCCA General Secretary
The NCCA congratulates Rev Tara Curlewis on her new dual roles as the minister of the Church of Scotland’s St. Andrew’s Church and as the Reformed Ecumenical Officer for the World Communion of Reformed Churches.
SAVE THE DATE: 15 - 27 October 2023
Taking action to end child poverty in 2023
During Anti-Poverty Week, YOU can help fight poverty & hardship.
The Abrahamic Religions in a Pluralist Society: Help or Hindrance to Peace?
....EVENT POSTPONED....
When: Sunday 22 October 2023, 2:00 - 5:00 pm (AEDT)
Where: Amity College, Auburn NSW
Vale Jeremy Jones AM
“May his memory be a blessing”
Jeremy Jones is warmly remembered as a “legend” of the Australian Jewish community and for his immense legacy in building relationships across faith and cultural boundaries.
‘...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!
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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.
Trek for Refugees
Join Act for Peace in April 2024 on the Trek for Refugees.
Spend five unforgettable days trekking the iconic Flinders Ranges in South Australia, while walking in solidarity with refugees and people who have been forcibly displaced from their homes due to conflict and disaster.
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
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.
