Welcome to the Victorian Council of Churches.
The Victorian Council of Churches gathers together in pilgrimage churches which:
- confess the Lord Jesus Christ as God and Saviour according to the Scriptures;
- seek to fulfil together their common calling to the glory of the one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit;
- commit themselves to deepen their relationship with each other in order to express more visibly the unity willed by Christ for his church;
- work together towards the fulfilment of their common mission of witness, proclamation and service.
A Council is not a Church nor a replacement for a number of Churches. It allows individual Churches to work together while maintaining their individuality. This cooperative effort is a sign to those around us that we are serious in our efforts to gain unity.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past, present and emerging.
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The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) is calling for applications from Christian leaders between the ages of 25 and 35 from across Asia who are committed to human rights, justice, and advocacy are eligible to apply. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in bringing the learning from the training into their churches, organisations, or communities.
Read about Sione Hehepotu’s experience at a CCA youth assembly earlier in 2026. Sione Hehepotu_Crosslight article.
Information, application and concept note can be found here.
Applications close on 4 October 2026
(Funding for travel successful applicants may be gained through the National Council of Churches in Australia and the Victorian Council of Churches).
VCC FreedomforFaith statement
VCC e-news #19.21st September 2026
Back copies of VCC e-news here.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2027
Ecumenism – a brief chronology, and historical overview, with particular relevance to Australia’.
Nominations for awards and recognition
VCLN meetings 2026 (1-3pm)
18th November
Victorian Council of Churches
ABN: 51350238724
P: PO Box 211 Flinders Lane Melbourne 8009
E: vcc@vcc.org.au M:0499 726 213