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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

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  Churches in Ukraine: peace built on truth and justiceDecember 12, 2024
  (originally published on WCC website here) At a European Consultation on just peace in Warsaw, experts from across Europe explored the notion of just peace and listened to the voices… Read more: Churches in Ukraine: peace built on truth and justice
• World Council of Churches Christmas Message 2024December 12, 2024
  Christmas Message from the World Council of Churches “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and… Read more: World Council of Churches Christmas Message 2024
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  St Nicholas – December 6thDecember 6, 2024
  Today we honour the great St Nicholas. Sinterklaas (Dutch) or Sint-Nicolaas (Dutch) is a legendary figure based on Saint Nicholas, patron saint of children. The feast of Sinterklaas celebrates the… Read more: St Nicholas – December 6th
• Christmas Bowl – the experience of Rev Brian PolkinghorneDecember 5, 2024
  A Story about The Value of Supporting the Christmas Bowl Appeal Rev. Brian Polkinghorne Brian shared this story in Melbourne at the 2024 Launch of the Christmas Bowl, which is… Read more: Christmas Bowl – the experience of Rev Brian Polkinghorne
• Dr Victoria Turner reflecting on the Accra ConfessionDecember 5, 2024
  Dr Victoria Turner was a guest presenter at the recent WCRC (World Communion of Reformed Churches) consultation in Hannover, Germany, December 3-5, 2024. Victoria was the guest presenter at the… Read more: Dr Victoria Turner reflecting on the Accra Confession