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Victorian Council of Churches

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9650 4511

Address: Level 6, 608 St Kilda Road 3000 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.vcc.org.au

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24.01.2022 The Victorian Council of Churches continues to urge all Victorians to observe all restrictions being imposed to help curb the Covid 19 virus. For many people of Faith this is a difficult time as the usual rituals are unavailable. However the VCC encourages people to think of alternative ways of practicing ones faith... looking out for neighbours, seeking the welbeing of our Street or community. Finding places of solitude that allows for prayer and meditation. Finding ways of expressing the hope that is within.

23.01.2022 The Victorian Council of Churches is saddened to announce that a dear friend of many within the Ecumenical world Rev Fr Macaricus Wahba, passed away yesterday and is now with his Lord. Fr Macaricus will be remembered for his graciousness, his generosity and his humbleness by those privileged to have meet him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Copt community in Melbourne at this time and Council pledges to stand with you and hold you all in our prayers. Rev Ian Smith EO

23.01.2022 A gathering to pray for the people who have lost their lost their lives and for the devastation of land, property and wildlife caused by the recent bushfires. Hosted by the Faith Communities Council of Victoria and the Multifaith Advisory Group (convened by the Victorian Multicultural Commission)

22.01.2022 Season's greetings to those Orthodox sisters and brothers celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ today or tomorrow! "The incarnationGods becoming fle...sh, human, and part of the created worldis the awesome mystery of Christmas. This mystery directs our attention to how God loves not only humans but the whole of creation to which we as humans belong." www.oikoumene.org/christmas See more

22.01.2022 #WCC Ecumenism has much to offer an imperiled world today: a deeply grounded, energetic love that is also critically conscious and fully accountable and models the kind of creative, committed collaboration that the world so desperately needs.

21.01.2022 On October 7th some 50 members of the Christian Church gathered at the Annual Meeting of the Victorian Council of Churches. There was a rich tapestry formed as we gathered from many traditions with the one aim.. of expressing the unity that is already with us. Bishop Richard Treloar of Gippsland Anglican diocese brought a rural reflection on the year that was...

21.01.2022 #PrayTogether #StaySafeTogether "God of life, we thank you because you have given us the strength to be together in these moments, to invoke you, to prese...nt to you everything that moves us, to listen to the good news that you have for us in these times of struggles but also of hope..." We continue our weekly series of intercessions for our one human family at this time of crisis adopting the words of sisters and brothers from different parts of the world. Today we invite you to pray with Rev. Javier Ulloa Castellanos, director of the Baptist Seminary of Mexico. Continue reading at: www.oikoumene.org/en/resources/documents/covid-19/pray To find additional resources for this time of crisis, please visit: www.oikoumene.org/corona

21.01.2022 Today the Summit of faith leaders to prevent child abuse. Held by the commission for children and young people. The EO Rev Ian Smith spoke and was on the panel for a Q and A.

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20.01.2022 The Victorian Council of Churches encourages all to participate in these two upcoming events organised to mark World Peace Day on 21st Sept. The first is hosted by Pax Christi and the second is supported by the Faith Communities Council of Victoria.

19.01.2022 The Executive Officer was again part of this moving service of lament as Christians are invited during the Global 16 days of saying no to violence, to acknowledge the violence committed within Faith Communities and to pledge themselves to strive to eradicate all forms of violence from our societies.. This year the service was held at St Francis' church in the city and was lead by Rev Fr Joe Caddy Vicar General of Melbourne Catholic Diocese and Sr ClaireGriffin csb

18.01.2022 Another team ready to head out to undertake secondary impact assessments of fire affected properties. The team of building surveyors, environmental health offic...ers, and OHS and support officers is heading out to Sarsfield today and will be in Wairewa tomorrow. We are very fortunate to have the help and support of staff from municipalities from across the state and the Victorian Council of Churches who continue to put their hands up to assist with this important task. Victorian Council of Churches Mornington Peninsula Shire Mount Alexander Shire Council Central Goldfields Shire Council Glen Eira City Council City of Melton Ballarat Council Manningham Council Maroondah City Council Knox City Council Yarra City Council

17.01.2022 The VCC encourages all who can to support this initiative and stop the cruelty being overseen by the Australian government.

16.01.2022 The Executive Officer of the Victorian Council of Churches Rev Ian Smith, was privileged along with Rev John Gilmore and Fr Abanoub from the National Council of Churches and Laura Cregan National Director of the NCCA Safer Churches program to be guests of our Chinese Methodist brothers and sisters in Rowville today as they celebrate 25 years of witness in Australia. Each was invited to bring a message and greeting from their churches or Councils Below are some photographs of us guests with the Bishops of the church

13.01.2022 #PrayTogether "Gracious God, We give thanks anew for your providence and presence.... We prayerfully seek your grace, amidst COVID-19 here and overseas..." This week we invite you to pray with the National Council of Churches in Australia. More resources for coping with the coronavirus pandemic: www.oikoumene.org/corona #stayathome #prayathome Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC

12.01.2022 The Victorian Council of Churches is proud to be part of this initiative to bring hope to Victoria by this uplifting video made by faith leaders from across Victoria. http://youtu.be/lr3cPlq70Nc

12.01.2022 If you looked up in the sky this morning, you will have seen this lovely skywriting. A not so subtle, but timely reminder for us all as we prepare for the days ahead in ways we have never experienced. They are still being created as we post this, so go outside your front door and look into the sky. Blessings to those who organised this.

09.01.2022 Pray with the World Council of Churches: As smoke is blown away and wax melts in the fire, may racism and oppression disappear before your face, O God.... The oppressed and trampled down are set free in your presence, so that they rejoice and shout with joy. Amen Order of prayer: www.oikoumene.org//cov/pray/morning-prayer-for-2-june-2020 More prayers and resources for these times of pandemic: www.oikoumene.org/corona #StayAtHome #PrayAtHome

07.01.2022 The Victorian Council of Churches as a member of the Multi Faith Advisory Group is happy to post this joint statement written by the members of the Multi Faith advisory Group: A statement from the Multifaith Advisory Group UNIFIED LEADERSHIP AT THIS UNPRECEDNETED TIME... We are all utterly committed to preventing the spread of coronavirus and recognise how crucial these next days and weeks are for Victoria. This was the common mind of all members of the Multifaith Advisory Group, who met over Skype on Thursday 2 April 2020. It is a complex time for everyone, and there are issues and many questions that are coming to us. Our meeting helped answer some of these questions and raised others. Our primary objective is to ensure our faith communities are helping our whole community prevent the further spread of this virus. Many of us have personal and institutional links to places overseas where coronavirus has caused and is causing great grief and anxiety. Our hearts break over the stories we know and the images of suffering we see. We are mindful that the many layers of government and community leadership are having to respond to a fast-changing environment. Our faith communities are raising questions about everything from burial guidelines to live-streamed worship in closed places of worship. Many of these are questions that we and other leaders have never had to consider! Questions, in fact, that we never ever thought we would have to consider in our wonderful State of Victoria! We recognise it will take time to answer every question and to integrate the best advice. We recognise our political and community leaders are in an extraordinarily demanding period, responding now to coronavirus so soon after the devastating summer bushfires. Our prayers and meditations, and our community work for the common good will continue in support. That includes the safe provision of food, counselling and just a friendly phone call to people needing encouragement and company. While living this life we are now given, which is so different to what we planned for 2020, we want to convey, in this statement, our unity of purpose. As faith communities of Victoria, we will do our best together in this window of opportunity. The bonds of friendship and trust we have built up over many years in our multi- faith Victoria have been beneficial at other times of crisis. We offer our unified leadership at this unprecedented time. ----------- The Multifaith Advisory Group comprises representatives more than 25 faith organisations and is facilitated and supported by the Victorian Multicultural Commission. Find out more - https://www.multiculturalcommission.vic.gov.au/multifaith-a

07.01.2022 WCC event presents Current Dialogue as new academic journal on #interreligious relations https://www.oikoumene.org//wcc-event-presents-current-dial #WCC

07.01.2022 Churches across Australia have been providing practical, emotional and spiritual support in the bushfires crisis. Because they are embedded in their own communi...ties and do things quietly, you wont see an exhaustive list anywhere. John Squires has a helpful outline of what he is seeing happening. Thanks John. See more

07.01.2022 The Victorian council of Churches extends our prayers to all our Orthodox brothers and sisters who this weekend will be sharing in the Easter Vigil. We pray that this vigil will be a time of rich blessing and renewed endeavorus to be all that Christ has called us to be.

07.01.2022 The Victorian Council of Churches acknowledges the 1st peoples of the land on which we live, work and worship. during this week of Reconciliation the Council recommits to standing with our first nations, listening to their stories and finding ways to work collaboratively for the betterment of all peoples of Victoria. ,

07.01.2022 VCC standing together prayer- launching 2:00pm Sunday 30th August

06.01.2022 In national volunteer week lets us remember.....

06.01.2022 As we have all seen the catastrophic results of the current bushfires burning throughout Australia, we must all support our fellow brothers and sisters who are in a time of need. All are welcome to donate to the bushfires through the Coptic Hope Charity. Please see details below

05.01.2022 Thank you to all our amazing volunteers deployed in the last week and for all you have done so far to support Victorian communities. Vic Emergency Victorian Department of Health & Human Services #vicfires #weworkasone

04.01.2022 Were excited to share that our Holy Week liturgies at St Patrick's Cathedral will now be televised free to air on C31 (often listed as Channel 44 on digital TV...s) as well as live streamed on our website. This is wonderful news especially for those who would struggle to participate otherwise. We invite you to share the news widely, particularly with those who might be limited to TV viewing. More details (including the full list of liturgies) can be found at: bit.ly/holyweekliturgies See more

04.01.2022 The Victorian Council of Churches strongly encourages all to participate in this gathering. It's an opportunity for people to acknowledge the pain suffering and loss caused by domestic violence and also to recommit to building a society free from violence for all....

03.01.2022 Reception given to the Most Rev. Philip Freier, the Anglican Primate of Australia and Archbishop of Melbourne yesterday at the headquarters of the Mar Thoma Chu...rch in Tiruvalla. Grateful to the Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan for hosting the ecumenical fellowship and dinner in honour of Archbishop Freier. See more

02.01.2022 Great leadership by Marie van der Weert today looking after our Emergency Operations Centre Victorian Council of Churches VCC Emergencies Ministry