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Ration Challenge 2021
Sunday 13 – Saturday 19 June 2021
The Ration Challenge is only days away! Eat the same rations as a Syrian refugee, raise money and save lives.
Walking alongside those who seek safety
“Many came here thinking of Australia as a country with a strong humanitarian soul and a country that would take in refugees and assist them.... Sadly, that has not been the case.” Malcolm Dunning, Indooroopilly Uniting Church, Brisbane.
ANTICIPATING PENTECOST 2021
Come Holy Spirit, renew the face of the Earth (cf Psalm 104:30)
The Feast of Pentecost completes our wonderful season of Easter.
To walk this way
A reflection on Reconciliation by Felicity McCallum, First Nations Adviser to the NCCA.
There is something irresistible about the place of forgiveness and reconciliation....
MEETING THE FOUNDERS OF i4giveday
by Bishop Philip Huggins, NCCA President
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” Ephesians 4:32
Deepen accompaniment amidst COVID-19 pandemic
Vaccine inequity, increasing trends of gender-based violence, injustices against indigenous peoples, and insecurities among the youth are all major issues that were discussed at the 4 June WCC–CCA joint Asia Regional Consultation.
"Churches in Asia must commit with one heart and mind our solidarity for those who are suffering..." Rev Dr San Chang, WCC
Funding Applications 2022
- The Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Development Fund - Applications are being received for 2021-2022.
- Martung Upah Appeal - Your gift makes an enormous difference to help us support our First Nations people.
COVAX AMC Initiative
The NCCA, along with Micah Australia, welcomes the announcement of the $50 million funding pledged to launch the COVAX Advance Market Commitment mechanism.
World Council of Churches webinar series
”Moral Discernment: A Tool to Explore Common Ground and Disagreement,”
The final online webinar in the Moral Discernment Webinar series
When: Tuesday 15 June 2021 2:00pm (ZURICH) 10:00PM (Syd, Melb, Can) 9:30 PM (Adl, Darwin) 8:00 PM (Perth)
On the Way to Sigtuna 2022:
"Heeding the Spirit: New Horizons in Receptive Ecumenism”
A one-day digital event that will provide excellent preparation for the Fifth International conference in Receptive Ecumenism in 2022. An introduction to the topic for any interested scholars, church leaders, and ecumenical practitioners.
When: Thursday 17 June 2021
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Searching for Truth: Friends in a ‘post-truth’ world
Quakers in Australia invite you to join their Annual Backhouse Lecture delivered virtually.
When: Monday 5 July 2021 (9am GMT) 7.00-8.30pm (AEST)
Covenanting Together in a COVID World
A Victorian Council of Churches workshop presented online or in person at the Catholic Theological College, East Melbourne VIC.
When: Tuesday 6 July 9:30am - 4:00pm (AEST)
ICAN Australia invites you to learn more about the nuclear weapon ban treaty and how to be a part of the push to get Australia on board.
Join a class or two for the ICAN ban school -
When: From Monday 28 June to 20 September 2021
27 May – 3 June 2021
More than a word. Reconciliation takes action
2021 marks twenty years of Reconciliation Australia and almost three decades of Australia’s formal reconciliation process.
