WCC News

Statement: Confronting Racism and Xenophobia, Overcoming Discrimination, Ensuring Belonging 

This major statement from the WCC Assembly, September 2022, urges confronting racism, revisiting “complicity of some religious bodies”

CCA in Timor Leste

• Timor Leste Prime Minister meets with CCA General Secretary
• CCA Trains Ecumenical Enablers 
• CCA holds Ecumenical Women’s Action Against Violence (EWAAV) program in Dili.

"Fresh eyes on conflict, communication & community - Jesus' take on turning the other cheek"

With: Rev'd Prof Vicky Balabanski

When: Wednesday 19 October 2022 at 7:00 pm ACDT

Where: Adelaide West Uniting Church in person and streamed event

There is a basic truth that undergirds the overcoming of difference. Without listening, difference cannot be understood or overcome. 

Resources from the 11th Assembly in Karlsruhe 

The World Council of Churches (WCC) have published resources to help people reflect, advocate, and pray.

• Pilgrims on the Path of Peace: The Journey of the WCC from Busan to Karlsruhe (Illustrated) 2022
• Oasis of Peace: Spiritual Life Resources 2022 

The Victorian Council of Churches  (VCC) will be holding a gathering which will include stories from the World Council of Churches (WCC), local ecumenism networks and the launch of the Christmas Bowl.

When: Wednesday 23 November 6:30 pm for 7:00 pm

Where: Melbourne city location TBC

Become an Ecumenical Accompanier (EA) 

There has never been a more important time to defend human rights. Want to do more to help? Volunteer today to become Ecumenical Accompanier (EA) in the Palestine program. 

Walking Together - First People’s Theological Conference

An opportunity to hear the voices and perspectives of First Peoples on issues relating to the Uniting Church, Theology, and Reconciliation.

When: Saturday 22 October, 2022, 9.30am – 4.45pm AEDT

Where: Wesley Conference Centre, 220 Pitt Street, Sydney  -  and online

Faiths 4 Climate Justice -  2022 Multi-faith Services

The multi-faith services, on Thursday 13 October, support the launch of an open letter signed by senior faith leaders of Australia and the Pacific, that calls on the PM to end new coal and gas projects.

How healthy are Australian churches?

The National Church Life Survey (NCLS) results reveal a snapshot of the reality and experience of church life in Australia.

When: 27 October2022, 1:00-2:00 pm AEDT