NCCS Statement on 21 December Incident at St Joseph’s Church (21 Dec 25) National Council of Churches of Singapore (NCCS) stands in solidarity with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore and the parish of St Joseph’s Church and reaffirms our commitment to uphold an environment where every community can worship safely and without fear. See LINK.
Registry of Marriage (ROM) has plans to go digital for this year’s New Application process for the Licence to Solemnise Marriages in Singapore. They are currently in the midst of testing this new digital platform. Please write in to NCCS at [email protected] by December to ensure that you do not miss ROM’s annual application exercise.
Our Father’s World seeks to inspire and equip the Church to live out God’s heart for creation. As we approach 2026, we’re looking to deepen our church support, develop stronger resources and raise younger leaders. From 20 Dec 25 – 11 Jan 26, every dollar gifted will be matched up to $30,00 doubling your impact for creation care discipleship. Give today at LINK.
An Invitation to Prayer and Reflection. Let us come to pray together as God’s children. The four prayer services will be held at the following venues. No registration is required.
– Bible House (Mon, 19 Jan @ 12pm)
– Armenian Apostolic Church of St Gregory the Illuminator (Wed, 21 Jan @ 8pm)
– Blessed Sacrament Church (Thur, 22 Jan @ 8pm)
– Queenstown Lutheran Church (Fri, 23 Jan @ 8pm) – Mandarin service,
You are also invited to a Heritage Gallery Tour of the Armenian Apostolic Church of St Gregory the Illuminator on 21 Jan @ 7.15pm prior to the service. Please register for the tour. For more information, see LINK
Trinity Theological College wishes to draw your attention to the upcoming EQUIP courses for the 1st quarter of EQUIP evening courses (Online/In-Person) and Workshop (In-Person) 2026. EQUIP courses can be accessed on an ad hoc basis or as a pathway to attain certification. For details please see LINK
The National Environment Agency’s ‘Say Yes to Waste Less’ resources (cgs.gov.sg/sayyes/resources/) offer excellent, practical guides for reducing waste and living more sustainably. By utilizing these tools, we as Christians can better love our neighbors, protect our shared home, and witness to our community through tangible acts of stewardship, making a meaningful difference for our planet and for future generations.
50th Anniversary Video Clips. As part of the 50th Anniversary Thanksgiving Dinner celebration on 24 July 2024, we screened three short video clips that recalled the ministry and challenges of NCCS through the years. Catch a glimpse of NCCS story through this LINK. 1
Past Events
NDTS 2025. This year’s National Day Thanksgiving Service (NDTS) was held on 14 Aug at Cathedral New Sanctuary, St Andrew’s Cathedral. It was a time of worship, prayer and thanksgiving as we celebrate SG60 . Bishop Philip Lim, NCCS President, delivered the message titled “Coming to Jesus” based on Mark 2:1–12. After the service, the attendees enjoyed light refreshments and fellowship with fellow Christians.
Visit to the Church in China by a delegation from the National Council of Churches of Singapore led by Bishop Lu Guan Hoe from 23–29 Apr 25. The invitation is from National Committee of Three-Self Patriotic Movement of the Protestant Churches in China and the China Christian Council.
Brief report and photos: LINK5
Chinese Churches’ Seminar
“Local Roots, Vision Worldwide”
GOH/Speaker: DPM Gan Kim Yong
Venue: St Andrew’s Cathedral
Date: Sat 5 Apr 9am to 4.30pm
765 pastors, church leaders, and co-workers came together to discuss the challenges affecting Chinese speaking churches. PHOTOS / VIDEO OF SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS (IN CHINESE)
National Council of Churches of Singapore
50th Anniversary Charity Drive (closed on 30 Nov)
Over $80,000 was collected in support of 2 charities:
Ethos Institute & New Life Stories
We thank everyone for their support.
National Council of Churches of Singapore
50th Anniversary Thanksgiving Dinner
Venue: The Barracks Hotel Sentosa
Date: Wed 24 July 2024 6pm to 10pm
Member churches and organisations, partners-in-ministry and invited guests gathered for the thanksgiving dinner celebrations.
Photo Album of Event: LINK