Events and Resources for the Mind and Heart: 23rd December
In this issue: NCCA NATSIEC Conference; Dayspring Programme for 2009 Continue reading ‘Events and Resources for the Mind and Heart: 23rd December’
Statement on “Earth: Our Common Home
December 2008 marks the 40th anniversary of Earthrise, the view of Earth by the first humans to travel into deep space. This was their Christmas message then:
“From the crew of Apollo 8, we close with goodnight, good luck, a Merry Christmas, and God bless all of you, all of you on the good earth” Continue reading ‘Statement on “Earth: Our Common Home’
More Christmas Greetings
The Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees of the Middle East Council of Churches in Jordan, Lebanon, Israel and the Palestinian Territories of Gaza, East Jerusalem and the West Bank and its Central Committee and Central Office extend to each and everyone of you our best wishes for this holiday season. As Christmas coincides with the Muslim Adha feast and the Jewish Hanukah, we also take this opportunity to extend to each and every one of you our sincere wishes for a beautiful and happy season of celebration and for a year of peace and prosperity. May we all learn how to appreciate our similarities and differences and may we all work in the path of justice and reconciliation in the spirit of our great religious traditions.
May you all have wonderful celebrations. Continue reading ‘More Christmas Greetings’
Christmas Greetings
Christmas greetings to all our readers from all of us at the Council of Churches of Western Australia.
We will be taking a short break from 23rd December to 5th January -the office will be closed between those dates.
Our next Together Online newsletter will be 14th January 2009 edition.
The CWS Project Officer, Ms Leticia Navagantes, has had to leave WA as a result of her husband’s employment situation changing due to the economic crisis. We wish Leticia and her family all God’s blessings as they start life in another part of the world. Thanks Leticia for all your hard work!
Please refer all questions about Christmas Bowl in 2009 to the National Council of Churches’ act for peace staff freecall 1800025 101.
What Can We Do for Zimbabwe this Christmas
Australian households are beginning to feel the financial strain of a global economic crisis. The spirit of giving and sharing at Christmas time will be a true test of people’s generosity this year. However, while we face a difficult and uncertain period, Zimbabwe is in crisis. Continue reading ‘What Can We Do for Zimbabwe this Christmas’
Christmas Messages from Australian Church Leaders
“…in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son” Hebrew 1:2 TEV
The message from our government and business community this Christmas is: “Spend up big for the sake of the country.” Will we be rich or poor? This seems to be the ultimate economic question. No matter how well off we become we still fear losing it all.
On the one hand we must save for the future. On the other we must spend as much as we can for the present, and Christmas is given as the reason. The message seems to be how we manage our economy and provide for ourselves. Continue reading ‘Christmas Messages from Australian Church Leaders’
New Christmas Island immigration detention centre should not be used
9 December 2008
Human Rights Commissioner, Graeme Innes, today urged the Australian Government to refrain from using the massive new detention centre on Christmas Island to hold people in immigration detention.
The Minister for Immigration has said that the new centre will be used when numbers require it.
Responding to a media report today that recent arrivals could lead to the new detention centre being used, Mr Innes reiterated concerns he raised after his visit to the centre in August. Continue reading ‘New Christmas Island immigration detention centre should not be used’
Events for the Heart and Mind – 9th December
In this issue: Voices in Praise present ‘Joyous Christmas”; Protestant Chaplaincy Vacancy at Royal Perth Hospital; 16 Days of Activism; Just Music 2008 Concert for Social Justice; Fair Trade Christian Goods; Jewish and Christian Liturgical Calendar. Continue reading ‘Events for the Heart and Mind – 9th December’
Seoul Statement on future of Ecumenical Movement
Seoul International Consultation on Revitalizing Ecumenical Movement
November 13~15, 2008, Seoul, Korea
The Earth belongs to God and all of its abundance,
And so too the World and all of its inhabitants. (Ps.24:1)
Dear Friends and Co-workers in God’s Oikoumene,
Greetings in the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ!
We are a group of ecumenical leaders who have come together in Seoul, Korea, for a three day consultation to consider the revitalization of the ecumenical movement and of the World Council of Churches in particular at this time of crisis. We meet with the understanding that the earth with all of its abundance and the world (oikumene) with all of its inhabitants belong to God and that as co-workers in God’s oikumene we are accountable to God. Continue reading ‘Seoul Statement on future of Ecumenical Movement’
CALL FOR PRAYERS AND WISHES FOR ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS IN BETHLEHEM 2008
“For the 9th consecutive year, Christmas celebrations will take place in a difficult climate for people in the Holy Land. As we prepare to celebrate Advent and Christmas in the security of our homes and communities, let us not forget to pray for justice, peace and security for Palestine and Israel. Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, is still first and foremost a city of peace. And even in these trying times, many individuals and groups refuse to give up hope. They continue to search for non-violent ways to voice their rights and work for a peaceful and just future for both peoples. Continue reading ‘CALL FOR PRAYERS AND WISHES FOR ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS IN BETHLEHEM 2008′
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