The Victorian Council of Churches Emergencies Ministry began in 1977 and has grown to over 1,500 volunteers trained to respond to disasters in Victoria.
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The Council’s work is assisted by six Commissions. Members of Commissions are invited for their expertise and commitment to the ecumenical journey.
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Membership of the Victorian Council of Churches is open to all churches whose faith and practices are in accord with the mission statement of the Council.
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Each month VCC sends out an electronic newsletter covering upcoming events and latest news from around Victoria and Australia.
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  • Emergencies Ministry
    The Victorian Council of Churches Emergencies Ministry began in 1977 and has grown to over 1,500...
  • Commissions
    The Council’s work is assisted by six Commissions. Members of Commissions are invited for their...
  • Member Churches
    Membership of the Victorian Council of Churches is open to all churches whose faith and practices...
  • Join Our Newsletter
    Each month VCC sends out an electronic newsletter covering upcoming events and latest news from...

Welcome to the Victorian Council of Churches

The Victorian Council of Churches is a fellowship of churches which confess to the Lord Jesus Christ as God and Saviour according to the scriptures and seek to fulfil together their common calling to the glory of the one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Read More >>

News

  • 17.09.13
    Commission on Mission: Update on Webpage

    The Commission on Gospel and Culture have updated their web page, have a look here.

  • 15.08.13
    VCC welcomes new Executive Officer

    Victorian Council of Churches welcomes new Executive Officer

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    The Rev Ian Smith

     

    Mr Frank Stuart, President of the Victorian Council of Churches (VCC) has announced the appointment of the new Executive Officer, the Revd Ian Smith.  "Ian comes to this position with many years’ experience within the Victorian Council of Churches - firstly as a delegate from the Churches of Christ, then on the Executive, and over the last couple of years as President.

    "Ian has been a Churches of Christ minister for over 30 years, over the last decade with the Thornbury congregation.  We know of his commitment to ecumenism, and we look forward to working with him as we strengthen the relationship of the Council with our Member Churches.  Ian's commitment to issues of justice will also assist the conversations we need to have with the churches; how do we find ways to encourage the churches to speak together on issues that affect us all"

    Ian commences work in this position on the 2nd September.

     

  • 13.08.13
    Building a safer Victoria requires that new Victorian prison maximise rehabilitation and transition back into community

    The Interchurch Criminal Justice Taskforce calls on the Victorian Government to ensure that the new prison to be built at Ravenhall in Melbourne's west incorporates best practice in rehabilitation, the provision of high quality mental and general health services, and effective transitional support - see attached media release, of 4 August 2013.

     

    Please click here for the Media Release.

     

     

  • 06.08.13
    Why the Ecumenical Movement is a Movement of Peace: Rev Dr Michael Kinnamon's Oration now Available for Download

    Both the Victorian Council of Churches and the National Council of Churches were blessed to have hosted the Rev Dr Michael Kinnamon for the VCC Mid-Year and Conference and for the NCCA 8th National Forum.

     

    The Victorian Council of Churches is pleased to be able to provide the Rev Dr Michael Kinnamon's Oration "Why the Ecumenical Movement is a Movement of Peace" for download, by clicking here.

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Events

13.12.13 @ 08:00am -
Manningham Christmas Carols
15.12.13 @ 08:00pm -
Altona-Laverton Council of Churches: Carols by Candlelight
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Prayers

  • Act of Charity

    O my God, I love Thee above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because Thou art all-good and worthy of all love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of Thee. I forgive all who have injured me, and ask pardon of all whom I have injured.

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