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Funding Applications 2022
The Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Development Fund - Applications are being received for 2021-2022.
Closing date for current round applications: Friday 23 July 2021
Recent news
- Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia (CRSA), are looking for groups for their Mentorship Program
- Australian Asylum Policy - 7,000 are waiting in limbo, need safety
Safi's journey
A refugee's story of hope
Safi, a former refugee from Afghanistan, is now an Associate Regional Director with Act for Peace's partner, Community World Service Asia (CWSA). Discover his story and his passion for helping individuals like him and his family.
Safer Churches: Sharing Resources, Sharing Wisdom
The July NCCA Safe Church Newsletter contains news and information you don't want to miss.
On Thursday 1 July, nine of Lebanon’s Christian leaders met with Pope Francis.
“As Christians, today we wish to renew our commitment to building a future together,” Pope Francis said during the ecumenical prayer service.
Making your voice heard is key to help save the planet.
The Anglican Diocese of Melbourne has launched a climate action awareness campaign that will run across all media platforms. We must both take action and demand action be taken by governments to stop climate change.
Churches Together South Australia
Our ecumenical friends in South Australia celebrated becoming Churches Together South Australia Ltd on 27 June 2021.
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. (James 1:17 ESV)
Recollections of 1991 WCC Assembly
The Seventh World Council of Churches (WCC) Assembly was held in Canberra from 7 to 20 February 1991.
Thirty years has passed since Canberra's Churches worked together to make the event a success, with many people volunteering their time and gifts. Several recall their memories of this special time together.
Pax Christi National Conference
A Spirituality for Peace Building: Learning from First Nations Peoples
When: Saturday 7 to Sunday 8 August 2021
Disciples of Jesus and the issue of "Climate Change" debate in Australia, 2021.
The love of God is revealed in the symmetry of Creation, Incarnation and Redemption. In the love of God, we are drawn to notice and cherish all God has made.
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The 2021 Ecumenical Prize - winner to be announced 17 July
The Ecumenical Jury awards films according to several criteria. In addition to artistic quality, the jurors insist the screen productions be anchored in the Gospel message.
As Refugee Week draws to a close, the NCCA shares a vision of new season of community support for refugees and asylum seekers. The NCCA's Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce had a delegation of church representatives in Canberra. Together, we talked about ways faith organisations can play a part in creating pathways for people seeking safety and protection.
'Biloela' family puts detention in spotlight
We are in refugee week and the plight of the Murugappan family... has focused us in prayer and solidarity with all those experiencing Australia’s closed immigration detention and the thousands living in our community on temporary visas, their lives in limbo and in mental anguish, some for 8 years.
From our networks: Community detention explained, policy briefs from JRS Australia and Vinnies NSW and articles on refugee advocacy.
Ecumenists honoured
In the recent Queen's Birthday honours many people were recognised for their contribution to religious organisations and services. The NCCA congratulates all of them, with special mention to two friends of the NCCA who have been recognised for their contribution to ecumenical relations, theological studies, commitment to social justice and welfare and their churches
