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Break The Silence Sunday
A time for churches to speak out. Join communities around the Pacific. Celebrate Women, call for and end to violence.
When: Sunday 21 November 2021
World Council of Churches
- Thursdays in Black Ambassadors: Fellowship grows with new members from the Uniting Church in Australia, Colleen Geyer and Sharon Hollis
- 16 Day Study: Activism against Gender Violence -"Mary's Song" Luke 1:46-55.
Prayers & Reflections from our ecumenical community
As we prepare for the Feast of the Nativity we offer you some reflections and resources from our members and their networks.
Bishop-elect announced
The Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand at its recent 20th General Synod meeting has elected Pastor Paul Smith as the next Bishop. His instalment will take place in early 2022.
The NCCA congratulates Pastor Paul on his election to the leadership of the Lutheran community. We also bid a fond farewell to Bishop John Henderson.
Executive Officer - Victorian Council of Churches (VCC)
Expressions of interest are invited for this position.
A Great opportunity to make a difference and work in leadership.
Queensland Churches Together (QCT)
The NCCA congratulates our ecumenical friends in Queensland on their 30th Anniversary.
The occasion is being marked at the annual Bishop Michael Putney Memorial lecture
When: Monday 22nd November, 7:00 pm Brisbane.
Prayers & Reflections from our ecumenical community
As we prepare for the Feast of the Nativity we offer you some reflections and resources from our members and their networks.
| January | |
| 1 | 1994: Commencement of Native Title Act |
| 6 | Epiphany - Christian |
| 7 | Feast of the Nativity - Orthodox Christian |
| 14 | Orthodox Christian New Year |
| 26 | Invasion Day/Survival Day (Australia Day) |
| 26 | 1972: Establishment of Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra |
Pacific leaders call for urgent action
Samoa's new Prime Minister, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, along with other leaders of Pacific nations, want immediate action from Australia to help them cope with climate change.
As COP26 takes place in Glasgow, we share the ABC article for those who may have missed it or would like to recap.
World Council of Churches
Book Launch Webinar
You are invited to join the WCC's Commission on World Mission and Evangelism, (CWME) for the release of their new publication, “Call to Discipleship: Mission in the Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace,”
When: 10 November 2021, 2:00 pm CET (Zurich)
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NCCA Ecumenical Prayer Service:
- in Prayerful Preparation for Global Environmental Talks- UNCOP 26. Sunday 10 October, 2021
God mandates: “Choose life, so that you and your children might live.” Deuteronomy 30:19
NCCA is pleased to invite you to the the following upcoming events:
- NCCA Ltd AGM Presentation Wednesday 27 October, 3:00 - 4:00 pm (AEDT) - the future of ecumenism and Spiritual Ecumenism.
- NCCA Assembly Thursday 28 October, 2:00-4:00pm (AEDT) - 'Where are we at with dialogues as the heart of ecumenism?'
Upcoming webinars, online training and celebrations
- NCCA Safe Church Professional Learning webinar - Friday 22 October 2021 - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (AEDT)
- Children's Week 23-31 October 2021
- New Victorian Commission for Children and Young People website
SHOT OF HOPE
- #EndCOVIDforall - Ask the Government to help vaccinate world’s poorest. - Join the call in asking Australia’s political leaders to play their part in vaccinating the world against COVID-19.
- Latest news - Afghan resettlement update
