Authority and the Christian Life
Five ecumenical studies giving a particular denomination’s perspective on an area of authority within Christianity with a response by two other denominations followed by a number of questions for group discussion.
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Whispers of Peace enhanced double CD
A compilation of songs from a wide variety of Christians across the country, reflecting the shared Christian commitment to peace and reconciliation in the churches’ Decade to Overcome Violence. Containing the full sheet music, words and OHP slides for each of the 25 songs
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Eat My Bread
A booklet for group study and prayer, prepared by the NSW Ecumenical Council, providing opportunity for reflection on the different ways in which the Eucharist is understood and celebrated by Australian Christians
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Stages on the Way II
A great resource for ecumenists and students, this brings together the agreed statements and reports from the bilateral conversations between Australian churches produced between 1994 and 2007.  These contents present both an encouragement and a challenge to the churches on our continuing shared journey.
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Other Ways: growing alternatives to violence
The NSW Ecumenical Council is facilitating an event to mark the end of the Decade to Overcome Violence - on Friday 24 September 2010 at Santa Sabina College in Strathfield, 1.00pm to 9.00pm. Program includes local and international speakers, facilitat

Churches Housing AGM
The AGM of Churches Housing will be held at Parramatta Park Centre on 12 November, beginning at 9.30 am.  All representatives of the member Churches of the NSW Ecumenical Council (the members of Churches Housing) are invited to attend.

New World Comm_UNION_
On 18 June, the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) merged with the Reformed Ecumenical Council (REC) to form the World  Comm_UNION_ of Reformed Churches (WCRC). The new ecumenical body will group 227 member churches representing 80 million Christians in 108 countries.

Edinburgh 2010 conference explores new ecumenical stepping stones
Some 300 delegates from over 60 countries and virtually all Christian traditions attended Edinburgh 2010, a 2-6 June convocation held to honour the centenary of Edinburgh 1910 and consider means of witnessing to Christ today. 

New NSWEC Study Resource on Prayer available
Entitled Spending Time with God this prayer and discussion booklet is ideal for study/prayer groups in all kinds of settings.  Comprising of five sessions it includes information and questions for discussion and allows time for prayer.  The sessions can be used in any sequence and the resource is equally useable at any time in the liturgical year or during special periods such as Advent or Lent. 

Palestinian Christians urge protests by church groups
Palestinian Christian organizations have urged protests by church groups around the world against an Israeli assault on ships bringing aid to Gaza, which Israel says has led to the deaths of at least 10 activists on board the convoy.