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.
‘Australia Day’ – events
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, January 26th is known by many names, including a Day of Mourning, Invasion Day, Survival Day and Sovereignty Day. As we approach January 26 consider joining together as Christians taking action to learn, pray, acknowledge and walk together in friendship for healing, reconciliation and justice, and standing together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in friendship and support by attending events happening in your community. See VCC events page (link above) for some events prior to and on ‘Australia Day’.
We acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians of this land since time immemorial. We are learning that the land is not ours to own, but to look after; and that if we listen, we may hear in it the calling of the eternal Spirit. Responding to this call, we commit ourselves to work for justice, reconciliation, and care of the earth. (Source: Brunswick UCA)
VCC e-news 23rd January 2023
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