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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
- Statements on Gaza ceasefireVictorian Council of Churches statement on ceasefire.16 January 2025 NCCA Melbourne Anglican RCOA Uniting Church in Australia
- Happy new year – and Saint Basil’s DayAnd we begin another cycle around the sun (in the Gregorian calendar)… happy new year! January 1st is also the feast day of Saint Basil in the Eastern Orthodox Church… Read more: Happy new year – and Saint Basil’s Day
- Churches in Ukraine: peace built on truth and justice
(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 2024Christmas 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
- St Nicholas – December 6th
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