American evangelical takes climate change crusade to Canberra
Climate change is not an issue normally associated with evangelical Christians but a visiting American religious leader has taken up the mantle of climate change crusader.
Environmental and Christian groups have combined to host the Rev Richard Cizek from the National Association of Evangelicals, who is in Australia this week to lobby the Federal Government on climate change.
He is expected to meet Prime Minister Kevin Rudd today and will meet the Opposition’s environment spokesman Greg Hunt. Continue reading ‘American evangelical takes climate change crusade to Canberra’
Events, Resources and Job Vacancies - 26th November
In This Issue:
Job Vacancies at the National Council of Churches in Australia, Royal Perth Hospital Chaplaincy and the Bible Society; Passing the Baton; 36th Ecumenical Summer School; Restorative Justice Seminar; 16 Days of Activism; Just Music 2008; Voices in Praise present “Joyous Christmas”; The Gift of Christmas. Continue reading ‘Events, Resources and Job Vacancies - 26th November’
Together – on this 60th Anniversary of Christmas Bowl - we can make an enormous difference.
Sixty years ago, the Reverend Frank Byatt of Victoria had a simple vision. On Christmas day 1949, he placed an empty bowl on the dinner table and asked all present to give what they considered to be the cost of the meal. To celebrate this 60th anniversary we started to use the media to tell people about Christmas Bowl asking them to join us. Every Tuesday mostly in the morning, at Sonshine FM 98.5, we will have our Christmas Bowl ads. Continue reading ‘Together – on this 60th Anniversary of Christmas Bowl - we can make an enormous difference.’
Uniting Church Says No to Uranium Mining!
The Uniting Church has voiced strong concerns about the new Liberal Government’s decision to lift the ban on Uranium mining within WA.
The Moderator of the Uniting Church, Rev Ken Williams, said the lifting of the ban was a bad move for sustainability in WA.
“As a Church that has advocated for the sustainable use of the earth’s resources for the sake of future generations, we are concerned that this move places our children’s future at risk. Continue reading ‘Uniting Church Says No to Uranium Mining!’
Prayers for Bethlehem during Advent and Christmas
As many Christians around the world prepare to celebrate Advent and Christmas in the security of their homes and communities, they are invited to pray for justice, peace and security for Palestine and Israel - and to send a prayer or a peace message to Bethlehem. Continue reading ‘Prayers for Bethlehem during Advent and Christmas’
Liturgical Advent resources available
“Imagine: Peace” is a collection of liturgical resources for the four Sundays of Advent. It is the first of a collection of worship materials from different regions of the world, prepared in the framework of the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation 2011. Continue reading ‘Liturgical Advent resources available’
The Gift that Keeps on Giving
This year marks the 60th year of Australians giving and sharing through the Christmas Bowl. Over the past 60 years, it has delivered critical assistance to people around the world affected by poverty and ongoing conflict. The Christmas Bowl has become an important symbol of people helping people. Continue reading ‘The Gift that Keeps on Giving’
Events for the Heart and Soul - 12 November
In This edition: Walk against Warming; Restorative Justice Seminar; Shadows and Sounds Book Launch; Into Great Silence at Wollaston; Public Forum on Global Crisis; Australian Citizenship Test Training Course; Non-Violent Direct action Intensive; Coffee, Prayers and Spirituality at St George’s Cathedral; Wardarnji Aboriginal Cultural Festival; 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence; Just Music 2008 Continue reading ‘Events for the Heart and Soul - 12 November’
UN advisor says churches can help reduce climate change impact
The chairperson of a UN Climate Change panel has siad that churches can contribue to reducing the impact of global warming by proposing new lifestyles. Continue reading ‘UN advisor says churches can help reduce climate change impact’
Crisis escalates for Christians in Iraq
7 November 2008
A statement from the National Council of Churches in Australia
The following statement was adopted by the Executive of the National Council of Churches in Australia at its meeting on 6 November 2008.
CRISIS ESCALATES FOR CHRISTIANS IN IRAQ
Violence and persecution against minority groups in Iraq continues, including communities of Christians which have been in existence for over 1500 years. The Assyrian Church of the East, as one of the Churches most affected, has mobilised itself worldwide to call attention to the crisis, and seek help where help can be found. Other Churches under extreme duress are the Syrian Orthodox, Coptic Orthodox, Armenian Apostolic, and Chaldean. Continue reading ‘Crisis escalates for Christians in Iraq’
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