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.
Quick links
VCC AGM 2024 – click on this link.
New – ‘Ecumenism – a brief chronology, and historical overview, with particular relevance to Australia’.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (12-19th May)
Resources adapted for Australia now available on the NCCA website. (We’d love to know what you’re planning)
https://www.ncca.org.au/faith-and-unity-resources/wopcu24
VCC e-news #8.2024, April 22nd
Back copies of VCC e-news here.
Statements: Conflict in Israel and Gaza
(includes a link to an extensive compilation by Jason Goroncy)
Statement by VCC President Rev Deacon Dr Joseph Leach VCC Statement.Israel Gaza conflict
Nominations for awards and recognition
VCLN meetings 2024 (11am-1pm)
5 June. Hosted by UCA Vic/Tas
25 September Hosted by Melbourne Anglicans
13 November Hosted by Victoria Quaker Centre