Referendum 2023

A Voice to Parliament gives the Australian Government the opportunity to make policies with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, rather than for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

A Voice to Parliament

Parliament to debate wording 'within months' 

The campaigns for your  "yes" and "no"  vote at the referendum is picking up. What will the wording be? 

Adoption of the Global Biodiversity Framework

After 2 years of negotiations amongst Parties and advocacy from a range of constituencies, including faith based organizations, the Framework was finally adopted in December 2022.  

Ecumenism and authentic communion in the news

• Churches praise Benedict XVI for fostering ecumenism
  
  
• Chaldean Patriarch: "Eastern Churches need a breath of fresh air"

Congratulations!

The NCCA is delighted to hear that Margaret Naylon has received this exclusive award in recognition of her faithful service. Margaret is an inspirational and treasured friend of the NCCA, working closely with us for many years.

January news highlights

• Commission on Faith and Order: study groups evaluate seven years of common theological work 
• Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: Northern Hemisphere 

Pray, listen, learn, participate

• Church resources - Aboriginal Sunday & Day of mourning
• #ChangeTheHeart - Prayer Service with Aunty Jean Phillips and Common Grace. When: Wed. 25 January 2023  Broadcast from Chapel at the Australian Centre for Christianity & Culture, ACT at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm (AEDT) 
• Events and ways to engage

Statement from the Heart | Voice-Treaty-Truth

A time for learning, and more, with two key Aboriginal Elders, Professor Aunty Anne Pattel-Gray and Rev'd Dr Garry Deverell.

When: Wednesday 15 February 2023

Where: Adelaide West Uniting Church, ADELAIDE SA

Upcoming events in March 2023

• World Day of Prayer: Friday 3 March - SYDNEY
  
  
• International Women’s Day Breakfast: Wednesday 8 March - ADELAIDE