SAVE THE DATE

Remembering Nicaea: A Contested Legacy

This conference will held by the Australian and New Zealand Association of Theological Studies (ANZATS)

When: 1-3 July 2025, Melbourne, (venue TBC)

75th Anniversary of Christmas Bowl

All welcome!

The launch of Christmas Bowl Appeal will mark an important milestone. Celebrate 75 Years of the Christmas Bowl – A tradition of acting for peace, together.

MELBOURNE: Sunday, 24 November 2024, 3:00 pm AEDT (Can, Syd, Melb, Hob.) 

SYDNEY: Sunday, 1 December 2024, 10:00am AEDT (Can, Syd, Melb, Hob.)

November 25 –December 10

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2024

Each year, this period is used to promote awareness of the breadth and seriousness of gender violence, and encourage actions that aim to end violence against women and girls.

An Ecumenical service of Lament

Holding the Light is a service to remember victims and survivors of family and domestic violence. To be held in person at Wesley Church, Melbourne, VIC and livestream.

When: Thursday 28 November, 5:30 pm AEDT

 And will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them? I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them. And yet, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?’  Luke 18:7-8

Can I invite you to join with me in not giving up, and maintain our commitment, to pray for peace and justice as we trust in God together.  

At the NCCA Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 7 November 2024, three Directors were elected to the NCCA Board for the next three years.

The AGM included the election of Rev John Gilmore as President for a second term of three years. 

Prayers & Reflections from our ecumenical community  

As we prepare for the Feast of the Nativity we share with you some reflections and resources from our members and their networks. 

Middle East Appeal launched amid intensifying conflict 

With the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, hundreds of thousands of innocent people are being forced to flee their homes.

"Families are without a home, … they desperately need medical assistance, food, and shelter." Act for Peace CEO, Elijah Buol OAM

New Toolkit

Taking Action Against Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence: Toolkit for Trainers and Advocates

The Toolkit equips trainers and advocates to plan and facilitate training sessions on monitoring misogyny on social media.

Publisher: WACC and World Council of Churches