Around the Table – RSVP Now!
Around the table is on Monday! RSVP now for a great night of ecumenical Under 30′s Ministry discussion.
The Council of Churches is keen to facilitate dialogue and co-operation amongst people who minister with:
- Children
- Young People
- Young Adults
To get the ball rolling, we are planning a meal and ecumenical conversation for those in ministry with people under 30. The purpose of the evening is informal networking and discussion with the hopes of encouraging attentive listening and positive engagement across Christian traditions. Continue reading ‘Around the Table – RSVP Now!’
NCCA National Forum
Every three years, the National Council of Churches in Australia holds a National Forum. Delegations from the member churches and from State Ecumenical Councils attend to engage in dialogue and to discern the direction of the ecumenical movement in Australia. Western Australia was well represented by five delegates. Mrs Dorothy Carey formed part of the Uniting Church delegation and The Venerable David Ingleson represented the Council of Churches WA. The Reverends Marie Wilson and Chris Bedding attended as observers and Mrs Loretta Wholley as part of the Christian World Service Commission. The theme of the forum was ‘Shaping our Ecumenical Footprint’. Continue reading ‘NCCA National Forum’
Sustainable September
Sustainable September is fast approaching. Resources will soon be available, but in the meantime, let us know if you (or your church) is doing anything to be greener. Continue reading ‘Sustainable September’
Edinburgh 2010 – Four Days to Go!
The Edinburgh 2010 Mission Conference is now underway. The delegates have gathered and papers are being presented on a range of topics. Here in Perth, we will be celebrating this exciting international, ecumenical event with a service of worship at St Peter and Emmaus church this coming Sunday. Continue reading ‘Edinburgh 2010 – Four Days to Go!’
Clinical Pastoral Education
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is education to teach pastoral care to clergy and others. CPE is both a multicultural and interfaith experience that uses real-life ministry encounters of students to improve the ministry and pastoral care provided by caregivers of all different faith and cultural backgrounds. The Council of Churches of WA is partnering with Royal Perth Hospital to provide Clinical Pastoral Education Programs. Continue reading ‘Clinical Pastoral Education’
Aid Flotilla Attacks show Gaza Blockade must be lifted: NCCA
Act for Peace is calling for a full investigation and a decisive response from the United Nations Security Council after Israel’s disproportionate attack on a flotilla of humanitarian aid bound for Gaza, killing at least nine peace activists and injuring dozens more.
Mr. Alistair Gee Executive Director of Act for Peace said, “We condemn the actions leading to the deaths and injuries of the peace activists and the assault on their human rights.”
“The attack in international waters on the humanitarian convoy constitutes a breach of International Law and Law of the Sea. This peaceful, symbolic mission was carrying food and medicines for the Gazan population, 80% of which is totally reliant on humanitarian assistance due to the illegal enforcement of the Israeli blockade.”
“The Australian Government must denounce the United States (US) and European Union (EU) -supported blockade of Gaza and take up the issue with their US and EU counterparts. As a policy designed to restrict Hamas’ capacity to function after its election win three years ago, it has utterly failed and caused a humanitarian crisis in which Palestinian civilians bear the brunt,” Mr. Gee said.
“Act for Peace is calling for the formation of an independent international investigation into this most disturbing incident, which highlights the pertinent need for a comprehensive change in policy toward Gaza”, said Mr Gee.
Trainee Chaplaincy Profile: Peter Lyndon-James
The area of biggest growth in the work of the Council of Churches of WA is through chaplaincy. To help promote future growth in chaplaincy, the Council of Churches supports a number of Trainee Chaplains. From time to time, we’ll publish a profile of one of our Trainee Chaplains. If you would like to know more about Chaplaincy, or Trainee Chaplaincy, please contact John Hewitson. Continue reading ‘Trainee Chaplaincy Profile: Peter Lyndon-James’
Events for the Heart and Mind – 26 May
In this Issue: Sorry Day and Week of Prayer for Reconciliation; St John’s Lutheran Friday Forum; Job Vacancy at CARAD; Spending Time for God; Perth Prayer; Worshipping Differently, CCJWA; Antipoverty Week Service; Spiritual Care Conference. Continue reading ‘Events for the Heart and Mind – 26 May’
One Small Step
Christians and Churches in Western Australia will be using the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, May 16-22, to take ‘One Small Step’ towards ecumenical co-operation.
The Council of Churches of Western Australia has released a set of resources to assist individuals, groups and churches to take ‘One Small Step’. Member churches are being encouraged to do small things, such as:
- Join forces with the prayer group from another church
- Invite friends or colleagues around for dinner and prayer
- Invite clergy from the church down the road for breakfast and prayer
- Go for a walk with a neighbour and pray for your local area
- Invite leaders of another youth group to eat pizza and pray
- Have a combined function with the men’s or women’s group from another church
Over the course of the campaign, stories of those who take ‘One Small Step’ will be published on the Council of Churches Website churcheswa.com.au/onesmallstep Continue reading ‘One Small Step’
Events for the Heart and Mind – 12 May
In this issue: Mental Health Training; Perth Prayer Gathering; Cathedral News and Events; Sorry Day and Week of Prayer for Christian Unity resources; Anti-Poverty Week service; Spiritual Care Conference. Continue reading ‘Events for the Heart and Mind – 12 May’
