Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2010

Written by QCT Saturday, 16 January 2010 03:34

16-12 May 2010: "And you are witnesses of these things." Luke 24:48). The theme reflects the centenary of the global Edinburgh Missionary Conference of 1910.

Called to Be One - What Now?

Written by Christian Unity in Britain Saturday, 16 January 2010 02:40

In November 2009 a number of individuals in Britain with a long-standing commitment to Christian unity spent 24 hours together for an informal discussion of the current state of ecumenism in Britain. The document is a collation of some thoughts expressed at the meeting. Many sound surprisingly familiar.

The Spirituality and Practice of Nonviolent Leadership

Written by NCCA Wednesday, 16 December 2009 01:53

Church leaders, both ordained and lay, are invited to take part in an ecumenical programme in 2010 on the Spirituality and Practice of Nonviolent Leadership.

The Advent Daily Study Book

Written by NE Brisbane Inter Church Council/QCT Wednesday, 25 November 2009 03:26

For the second year the NE Brisbane Inter Church Council has compiled a booklet of daily prayers for each day of Advent, starting on 30 November.

Being Church in Rural Queensland

Written by Anglican, Catholic, Lutheran and Uniting Churches in Queensland Tuesday, 22 September 2009 00:51

This short foundational document was written in 1996 by church leaders of the Anglican, Lutheran, Roman Catholic and Uniting Churches in Queensland in order to encourage and support ecumenical initiatives in rural parts of Queensland. Its twelve articles address key areas of cooperation and understanding.

Nature and Mission of the Church

Written by WCC/Faith and Order Tuesday, 22 September 2009 00:44

"The Nature and Mission of the Church - A Stage on the Way to a Common Statement"

This extended text (about 18,000 words) was published in December 2005 and is the latest result from Faith and Order's study on Ecclesiology. It seeks to express common convictions about the church, its nature and mission, and to identify the ecclesiological issues which continue to divide the churches today.

A Century of Influence: the ASCM

Written by QCT Monday, 06 July 2009 23:55

Now not nearly as visible as it used to be on Australian campuses, the Student Christian Movement (SCM) has had a marked influence on many Australian leaders. A new book by Renate Howe outlines its influence over 100 years: A Century of Influence. The Australian Christian Student Movement, 1896-1996 by Renate Howe. This book will be launched in Brisbane on 7 October. Click here for details.

Joint Declaration on Justification

Written by QCT Friday, 15 May 2009 20:53

Download a three-session study guide for small groups dealing with the Joint Declaration on Justification signed in 1999 by the Roman Catholic Church and the Lutheran Church, later also signed by the Methodist Church.