The NSW Ecumenical Council comprises 21 member churches across New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory — united in mission, witness, and service.
21
Member Churches
NSW & ACT
7+
Active Taskforces
Progressing our work
50+
Years of Service
Building bridges
The NSW Ecumenical Council unites member churches across NSW and the ACT to bear witness together to the Gospel of Jesus Christ — in word, in service, and in pursuit of peace and justice.
The Council is founded on the acknowledgement of the Lord Jesus Christ as God and Saviour according to the Holy Scriptures, and on the shared commitment of Member Churches to fulfil their common calling to the glory of the one God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Nurturing relationships of trust and mutual respect among member churches.
Common proclamation rooted in Scripture and the shared faith of the churches.
Responding to human need, seeking justice, and working for peace as an expression of our Christian vocation.
The mission of the NSW Ecumenical Council rests on three foundations.
Keep the Unity of the Spirit
To “keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:3 CSB) — nurturing relationships of trust and mutual respect among the member churches.
Proclaim the Gospel Together
To be committed to the Gospel and to proclaiming it together — ensuring that the Council’s common witness is rooted in Scripture and the shared faith of the churches.
“Together, we commit to a journey of peace and reconciliation, rediscovering our unity in Christ so that all may experience the love and mercy of God.”
The Council is governed by an Executive Committee comprising elected officers and representatives of member churches. Leadership is held by the President, Vice-President, General Secretary, and Treasurer, supported by the broader Committee members.
The Council operates in accordance with its Constitution and is guided by a three-year Strategic Plan that sets the direction for its ministry and advocacy.
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For enquiries regarding the use of personal information, please contact the General Secretary at gensec@nswec.org.au.
