Noelene Osora
Second DV online seminar
Not in My Church? - series 2
Registration now open for the second seminar in this domestic violence series.
Subject: Financial Abuse - the most common of all types of abuse
When: Thursday 20 February 2025 at 6:30pm (AEST- Brisbane)
Reflection from the President
If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Romans 12:18
These past few days I had time to stand and ponder at a place that has great significance for the local Indigenous people.
Save the date
Webinar with World Council of Churches (WCC) executive Rev Dr Mikie Roberts
The NCCA will be hosting this event, featuring a presentation from Rev Dr Mikie Roberts during his Sydney visit. The webinar will also include a panel discussion on current developments in contextual ecumenical theology and spirituality.
When: Friday 21 March 2025, 10:00am – 12 noon AEDT (Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne time)
Where: Catholic Institute of Sydney - 99 Albert Rd, Strathfield SYDNEY, NSW and ONLINE
Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce
Opportunities open
- CRISP – Seed funding from Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia. EOI by 28 Feb 2025
- Refugee Experiences in Australia Study - survey closes 7 March 2025
First Nations
13 February
Acknowledging the 17th Anniversary of National Apology
Join the livestream of this event at 11:00 am AEDT on Thursday 13 February. (10:00 am AEST- QLD)
Guests: Stolen Generations survivors Aunty Florence Onus and Aunty Flo Watson OAM. The Murri School Dance Troupe will also be performing.
Safe Church Program
New Child Safe Organisations Act — Queensland
Religious bodies are in-scope entities and are expected to be implementing the Standards by April 2026, with full implementation and reporting by July 2027.
Lenten resources 2025
"Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" John 14:6
The Lenten season, known as 'Great Lent,' starts on March 3, 2025, for the Orthodox Christian Churches, while 'Ash Wednesday' falls on March 5 for the Western Churches. This year, Easter will be celebrated on the same date across all traditions.
World Council of Churches
The future of Gaza
“the earth is the LORD'S, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” (Psalm 24:1)
The World Council of Churches and Rabbis for Human Rights, join the calls for a just and peaceful future for Gaza. And there is a spark of hope ignited by Israel's Supreme Court.
NSW Ecumenical Council
Announcement
Appointment of a new General Secretary, Rev Dr Rod Benson.
The NCCA welcomes Rev Benson and looks forward to working alongside him.
Reflection from the President
"With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing.
My brothers and sisters, this should not be." James 3:9-10
I am intrigued by the way that James writes about the difficulties of the ‘taming of the tongue’.
