Religious Landscape

Question 1

National Council of churches Australia

Answer 1

The NCCA consists of 17 member churches, and provides opportunities for Christian churches to work and share together, to express and promote their common faith, and to address social and political issues together.

E.g
Christmas bowl appeal: Christians are able to give assistance in situations of property and injustice, provide aid to needy refugees and indigenous people.

2006 Social justice statement called for action to eliminate indigenous poverty

Question 2

NSW ecumenical Council

Answer 2

17 churches aiming to further Christian unity I am neighbouring member churches to address causes of division, and to pray and worship together.

The council operates a “house of welcome” for refugees and asylum seekers, Offering emergency accommodation to people released from detention centres, also providing assistance with setting up bank accounts and obtaining tax phone numbers, finding employment and in rolling in English classes, and legal and medical support.

Question 3

Denominational switching quote

Answer 3

“Only 15% of (young) people see lifelong loyalty to a denomination as important.” (National church life survey)