“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit." John 15:1-2

 ….As much as we would like to keep the vine the way it is – pruning is a pathway to fruitfulness.

ACRT update on Asylum Seekers

Permanent Residence for Asylum Seekers: What’s Happening Now

Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce members step in, offering vital assistance and advocating for a permanent solution.

Act for Peace in the world 

September 21 marks the United Nation’s International Day of Peace. 

According to Act for Peace CEO, Elijah Buol OAM, there has never been a more important time to seek peace.​

Theologian in Residence 

The Rev’d Rachel Taber-Hamilton will be this year’s ‘Theologian in Residence’ at St Peter’s Cathedral, North Adelaide SA 

When: October 14 – 21, 2024

Coptic Orthodox Church celebrates El-Nayrouz 

On Wednesday, 18 September, members of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Sydney and Affiliated Regions gathered at NSW Parliament House to celebrate the Coptic new year -  El-Nayrouz.

Dialogue between Orthodox Churches and Oriental Churches resumes after 31 years 

All participants expressed their sincere gratitude to our Risen Lord, Jesus Christ, for granting them the gift of being together after a period of internal reflection and growing interest in the Dialogue and its fruits in all levels of their local Churches. 

Nicaea 2025: Towards Hope, Peace & Unity

Dr Margaret Scharf OP will lead an exploration of the Council of Nicaea in the lead-up to its 1700th anniversary.

This is an in-person event, at the Catholic Education Centre, Leederville, PERTH WA 

When: Saturday 2 November 2024 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM (UTC+08)

Let us be a source of hope

During the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel, the World Council of Churches (WCC) prayer focused on how Christians can be a source of hope amid the war in the Holy Land. 

Domestic Violence Webinar for Church Leaders and Pastors

This webinar is for pastors, ministers, clergy, and committee members 

When: Tuesday 12 November, 2:00 pm AEDT

Campaign News and more

• Safer World for All campaign - get involved in electorate lobbying
• Micah Women Leaders Delegation: recap 
• Biblical advocacy: Theological paper