Author Archives: ecumenical
A Prayer for Ash Wednesday (and use in Lent)
A Prayer for Ash Wednesday (extinguish candles) The darkness asks us questions. You are out there and we do not see. You invite us into the night, the stillness, the loneliness, the desert place. We cannot see our shadow; the … Continue reading
WCC Executive Committee sends message to Syrian churches
The members of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Executive Committee have sent a pastoral message to the churches in Syria extending solidarity as they face enormous challenges due to the ongoing violence in the country.
Vacancy – Ministry Position
MINISTRY POSITION: Focus on families with young children St Peter & Emmaus Church, an Anglican and Uniting Church working in co-operation, is offering a 3 year contract for a 0.5FTE position, inviting lay or ordained applicants. The church is in … Continue reading
Perth Passion Play
“Where you there when they crucified my Lord” ‘The Passion of Christ 2012’, the story of Christ’s death and resurrection, will be performed in the beautiful grounds of Government House in St George’s Terrace on Saturday, March 31st at 3pm. … Continue reading
For Reflection:
“Be anything you want. Be madmen, drunks, and bastards of every shape and form. But at all costs avoid one thing: success.” – Thomas Merton
Praying, reflecting and acting for a just economy of water
During the seven weeks of Lent the Ecumenical Water Network (EWN) focuses on the theme “economy of water” in its Seven Weeks for Water campaign, inspiring churches to pray, reflect and act together for local and global water justice. The … Continue reading
Symposium ‘Stories of the past and visions for the future’
9:30am to 3:45pm Wollaston Conference Centre, Mount Claremont, Perth WA 7 March 2012
Churches are called to be peacemakers in Africa
The consultation was organized by the WCC Commission of the Churches on International Affairs (CCIA) and the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC). Participants addressed the theme, “Peace and Security in Africa: Ecumenical Responses” from 28 January to 1 February.

