Break the Silence Sunday – Liturgy 

The Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) offers the global community a liturgy for ‘Break the Silence Sunday’, observed the Sunday prior to November 25.

The pdf packet includes background to the commemoration, liturgical and other resources for use prior to, or during the 16Days of Activism (Nov 25 – Dec 10).

“Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest."

(Matthew 11:28)

It is impossible to not be impacted by the news images and reports from the Middle East at the moment. 

News and updates 

• Refugee Council of Australia: Operation Not Forgotten online briefing - Wednesday 8 November11am AEST
  
  
• Current Advocacy Actions: Petition & Letter of Support

Safeguarding news

• Department of Justice Tasmania: New interim compliance guidance resource available
  
  
• My Pictures Matter: Could your childhood photos help save a child from harm?

Gaza Update

After more than three weeks of bombing, basic water, sanitation, healthcare, and services have all been decimated. Food, water, fuel and electricity have all been cut off, jeopardising the survival of more than 2 million people in the Gaza strip.

Here’s how you can help.  

Save the date - Call for papers 

Talanoa Oceania facilitates the gathering of Pasifika peoples from home islands and the diaspora to share, engage, create and reflect theologically.

When/Where: 4 - 6 April 2024 at the United Theological College, Sydney, NSW.

Theme: Indigeneity: Belongings and Subversions. The call for papers closes on 31 December 2023.

Holding the Light 

"Holding the Light" is an ecumenical service remembering victims and survivors of family domestic violence. 

When: Thursday 30 November, 5:00 pm AEDT

Where: Wesley Uniting Church, Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC

NCCA and Act for Peace

• NCCA: opening for a Policy and Project Officer 
• Act for Peace: CEO and four other positions as listed 

Update

Just Community of Women and Men - Ecumenical Network of Global Advocates for Gender Justice

• 16 Days of Ecumenical Advocacy and Action to End Violence: WCC's continued commitment to end rape and violence. 

Announcement

Appointment of a new General Secretary, Mr David Rose.
The NCCA welcomes David Rose and looks forward to working alongside him.