Permanent Ceasefire urgently needed to ease suffering in Gaza

The National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) has released a Media Statement renewing its call for peace in Gaza.

The NCCA  supports the Australian Government’s call for an immediate and sustainable ceasefire.

 ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace, good will among people’. Luke 2:14

We are soon to celebrate God’s presence with us in the birth of Jesus ….There is such a contrast with the beauty and wonder of the Christmas story and the present-day reality of the Holy Land.

NCCA and its member churches invite you to join together and pray for peace and goodwill among people this Christmas.

This Sunday is Advent Sunday.

The first Sunday in the liturgical year. We could say to each other ‘Happy New Year’ as the Church Year begins. 

12th General Assembly, Kanaky New Caledonia,

19-23 November 2023

‘DO KAMO: Khrist!

Transform us into your authentic humanity’

eSafetyCommissioner

• New research: Understanding digital parenting experiences of refugee and migrant groups 
• Helping families choose safe tech gifts this holiday season

Domestic Violence

• Australia’s Christian men asked to examine attitudes and behaviour-16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Indigenous Theology Conference: Raising Our Tribal Voice for Justice: An Indigenous Theological Revolution

When: 5-8 February 2024,

Where: University of Divinity, Box Hill  - Melbourne VIC

The Christmas Bowl: 

Please give hope through the Christmas Bowl today.

Gaza Update: 

30 November 2023 …the team has been working on ways to provide urgent relief to people in Gaza.

Military Security or Human Security? A Vision for Australia Today

It is time to rethink our past and future...to embark on a journey of renewal that is cultural, even spiritual, as well as ecological, economic and political.

When: Thursday 29 February 2024

Time: 7:00 – 8:45pm AEDT

Online screening and panel discussion

Heart of Country is a short film about First Nations connection to Country and resistance to fossil fuel and nuclear projects. 

When: Wednesday 6 December, 7:00 pm to 8.15 pm AEDT. (6.30pm SA; 6pm QLD; 5.30pm NT and 4pm WA)

Where: Online on Zoom – RSVP for the link.

Shekinah

The focus of an event hosted by the Quakers

Shekinah is a Hebrew word meaning "dwelling" or "settling" and denotes the presence of God.

When: Thursday 7 December 2023, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Where: Victorian Quaker Centre, West Melbourne VIC