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The Multifaith Advisory Group (MAG) to the Multicultural Affairs Commission of the Victorian Government issued a statement for NAIDOC week 2022, signed by diverse faith groups and including the Victorian Council of Churches.
Announcement of new VCC Executive Officer, Rev Sandy Boyce (commencing 19th April, 2022). Rev Ian Smith concludes his ministry of 10 years as the VCC Executive Officer, and 30 years of engagement with VCC. He continues as Chair of VCCEM.
Latest News
- Earth Day 2024: Planet vs PlasticsPlanet vs. Plastics unites students, parents, businesses, governments, churches, unions, individuals, and NGOs in an unwavering commitment to call for the end of plastics for the sake of human and… Read more: Earth Day 2024: Planet vs Plastics
- A reflection from Rev John Gilmore (NCCA President)‘I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.’ John 13:34 The past few days have… Read more: A reflection from Rev John Gilmore (NCCA President)
- Redressing Harm(first 3 paragraphs and quotes are from an article published on World Council of Churches, 18th April 2024) On 15 April, faith-based and civil society organizations came together to engage… Read more: Redressing Harm
- Darkest valleys are lit by the mercy of God (Psalm 23)Written by Rev Sharon Hollis, President of the Uniting Church in Australia and originally published here. This week, many of us will hear Psalm 23 read in our worship services.… Read more: Darkest valleys are lit by the mercy of God (Psalm 23)
- Christ the Good Shepherd Church and Bishop EmmanuelShocking to learn of another stabbing attack in Sydney, this time in a church by a 15 year old. Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was stabbed, as well as three others,… Read more: Christ the Good Shepherd Church and Bishop Emmanuel