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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
- St Patrick’s Day 17 March 2024St Patrick: A prophet for global justice St. Patrick is one of a handful of Christian saints (along with Mary, Valentine and Francis) celebrated in popular culture. Most people know that the… Read more: St Patrick’s Day 17 March 2024
- A prayer for Earth Hour – 23rd March 2024Earth Hour has grown to become much more than switching your lights off, but that iconic switch-off moment is still an important part of Earth Hour. Millions of participants around… Read more: A prayer for Earth Hour – 23rd March 2024
- Marching with the timesOn the weekend of February 14-16, 2003 more than 30 million people marched against the war on Iraq, in the largest coordinated demonstrations in human history. In Melbourne, an estimated… Read more: Marching with the times
- Palm Sunday 24th MarchThe Palm Sunday Walk for Refugees is an activity of church and community groups. Victorian Council of Churches are part of the planning team, and endorse the annual event. It… Read more: Palm Sunday 24th March
- Looking ahead: Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day – 14 February 2024Valentine’s Day/Ash Wednesday (February 14th, 2024) Romance is alive and well with NAB data showing Australians spent more than $849 million at restaurants, jewellers and florists during the 2023 Valentine’s… Read more: Looking ahead: Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day – 14 February 2024