impact of ecumenical movements Flashcards
National Council of Churches Australia (NCCA)
ecumenical movement formed in 1994 in which they work together alongside 18 churches to respond to local and global issues to better the world.
response to the Royal Commission into Child Sex Abuse
74% of people said it was the main factor driving them away from Christianity (Mcrindle data, 2022). In response to this, they have introduced National Child Safety bodies as a continuous institution of their commission into child sexual assault, as well as having implemented the Safe Church Program.
Aim of National Child Safety Bodies
provide safe places for vulnerable children and adults implementing national strategies and policies that ensure the safety of young people within the church