Australian Council of Churches

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The Australian Section of the World Council of Churches was founded in 1946 as an expression of Ecumenical Movement in Australia. Its aims & activities include promotion of Christian unity, evangelism & service to the community, education, missions & overseas aid, race relations, Aboriginal welfare & youth affairs. In 1960 its name was changed to Australian Council of Churches and in 1994 changed to the National Council of Churches of Australia.

From the description of Records [manuscript]. 1911-1990. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225824647

Relation Name
associatedWith Action for World Development (Organization) corporateBody
associatedWith Australian Frontier. corporateBody
associatedWith Engel, Frank, 1911- person
associatedWith Garnsey, D. A. (David Arthur), 1909-1996. person
associatedWith National Missionary Council of Australia. corporateBody
associatedWith Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Australia. corporateBody
associatedWith World Council of Churches. Australian Section. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Australia
Subject
Church buildings
Ecumenical movement
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