National Day Thanksgiving Service 2026 (NDTS). We would like to give early notice of the annual National Day Thanksgiving Service organised by NCCS. It will be held on Thursday, 13 August at 7.45pm at the Cathedral New Sanctuary, St Andrew’s Cathedral. The speaker will be the Rt Rev Dr Caleb Soo, the Synod Moderator of The Presbyterian Church in Singapore. All are invited to come to worship and give thanks with fellow Christians from various churches. Sign language interpretation will also be provided.
KIN Dementia Ministry Conference (30 May). Koinonia Inclusion Network (KIN) invites the Church to greater understanding and inclusion of persons living with dementia. Through biblical and theological insights on dementia, and real-life examples from local churches and ministries, the conference is designed to encourage and equip participants to cultivate compassionate, hope-filled communities that faithfully remember and walk alongside persons with dementia and their caregivers. The keynote speaker is Rev Prof John Swinton. Join KIN at the Singapore Bible College (Worship Hall) on 30 May 2026, 9.00am – 5.00pm (SGT). See LINK
KIN Masterclass: Mental Health in Persons with Disabilities (1 Jun). As our churches seek to grow in compassion and inclusion, this Masterclass invites participants into a thoughtful, faith-informed exploration of mental health in persons with disabilities. The trainer is Rev Prof John Swinton. Koinonia Inclusion Network (KIN) is excited to invite you to this event at the Singapore Bible College (Library) on 1 June 2026, 9.00am – 12.00pm (SGT)! See LINK
Trinity Theological College is pleased to offer a series of courses for the Christian public for the third quarter of 2026. The subjects in these courses are explored in depth by EQUIP instructors who include both TTC faculty and other guest lecturers, all of whom are highly qualified subject matter experts in their fields. TTC own alumni, pastors, Christian ministry staff, missionaries, and lay leaders also attend these courses for their own continuing education. More info at this LINK
D6 Singapore Family Conference (24-25 Jul). D6 is an annual family ministry conference focusing on generational discipleship in our churches and homes. The goal of the D6 movement is to equip families and churches to pass on a spiritual legacy to future generations. We meet to understand how we can best apply the principles of Deuteronomy 6 in our ministries, contexts and homes. More info at this LINK
The Community Pastoring Seminar 2026 will be held on 18 Jul 26 at Living Sanctuary Brethren Church (2 Hougang St 22). This one-day intensive seminar is designed for churches wanting to reach the 85% of Singapore’s population living in HDB heartlands. Participants will gain a biblically based, step-by-step blueprint for “adopting” their surrounding precinct, along with practical strategies from seasoned practitioners. Workshop tracks include home visits, mobilising resources, partnering community agencies, engaging the next generation, reaching seniors, and starting a satellite centre. See LINK
Prison Fellowship Singapore (PFS) will be holding the biennial PFS Prison Ministry Conference on 25 July 2026 as part of outreach efforts to raise awareness for their cause. This conference serves as a platform to engage, educate and encourage volunteers and supporters by discussing issues of prison ministry work, which goes beyond just the work with inmates and ex-offenders. This year’s conference theme is “BREAKING BROKENNESS” where the topics will focus on exploring a holistic ecosystem of healing where restorative practice, mental wellness, and proactive prevention converge to break the cycle of brokenness. See LINK
NCCS Church Online Directory. We are pleased to announce that the Church Online Directory now has a fresh new look with smarter features such as: Maps, Service times and Smart filters. Churches are encouraged to update their church information in the directory by clicking “login” with email address. See Directory Link
NCCS Recent Statements:
• Incident at St Joseph’s Church (21 Dec 25)
• Bondi Beach Shooting (15 Dec 25)
• Roof of building at Buddhist Monastery at Sin Ming partial collapse (28 Nov 25)
.• On an Open Letter (Revised 13 Nov 25)
• Antisemitism (7 Nov 25)
• Incident at Al-Istiqamah Mosque on 24 Sep (28 Sep 25)
The Families for Life Council invites churches to be part of the National Family Festival (NFF) 2026 – a celebration dedicated to strengthening and cherishing family bonds across Singapore. Your church is encouraged to collaborate with the organisers and join in this annual nation-wide celebration of the goodness of family life.
National Family Festival 2026 will be celebrated from 30 May to 28 June 2026. Here is more information for your church’s response. National Family Festival 2026
SGSecure: Playing Our Part SGSecure Programme Office has launched their Play Your Role campaign on 5 March 2026. The campaign encourages all Singaporeans to move from awareness to action by staying vigilant and learning practical skills to respond to terror threats. Usefuly AV resources are provided for helping our community understand how we can each play a role in keeping Singapore safe. More information is available in this Microsite: 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.
Past Events
Play “越风雨，见证辽阔” (“The Unsent…”) 17-18 Apr. The Chinese Work Committee of the NCCS founder denominations organized a play/musical performance at Capitol on 17 and 18 April. This play tells the true story of a Christian, who overcomes a painful past to help prison inmates, only to discover her own father was among them, ultimately finding strength in faith and family. It is a testament that through life’s storms, love guides one to witness immense hope and healing.
NCCS team visits MUIS. NCCS President, Bishop Philip Lim and colleagues visited Dr Nazirudin Mohd Nasir, the Mufti of Singapore at the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) on 16 April. They were warmly welcomed by Dr Nazirudin and his colleagues. The visit served as a meaningful gesture of appreciation for the enduring friendship between the two religious organisations against the backdrop of the Hari Raya festive season. PHOTOS
Church leaders visit St Luke’s Hospital (SLH) In a step towards strengthening the partnership between
healthcare and the faith community, SLH hosted representatives of NCCS Executive Committee and
member churches/organisations on 20 March. The 14-member team was led by Bp Philip Lim for this
visit. PHOTOS For more information on St Luke’s Hospital and its community programmes, please visit LINK
Six Principals of Theological Schools in Singapore were hosted to fellowship lunch by the NCCS on 24
March. These theological schools represent a wide spectrum of Christian traditions and they support
our churches by training and equipping pastors and ministry staff for Singapore and overseas. We are
indeed blessed by the collaboration of their competent faculty members who are a rich resource for
our churches. PHOTO
Visitors from the Institute of Religious Studies of the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences (SASS) led by Professor Yan Kejia (晏可佳) were welcomed by NCCS on 23 December. The SASS is a leading think-tank and China’s oldest institution for the humanities and social sciences. It is the largest academic institution of its kind in China outside of Beijing. PHOTOS
Nanjing Union Theological Seminary (NJUTS): NCCS was honoured to host a distinguished delegation from NJUTS for a dialogue on 28 November. The visiting team was
led by Rev Wu Wei (吴巍牧师), President of the China Christian Council of the Protestant Churches in China, and Principal of the Seminary. PHOTOS
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