[Introduction message by Bp Philip Lim, President NCCS]
NDTS 2026. We welcome you to a time of prayer and thanksgiving at the The National Day Thanksgiving Service 2026. As part of National Day celebrations, NCCS is organising a worship service to acknowledge God’s goodness and providential care over the people of Singapore. As Christians we also gather to re-commit ourselves to serve and do His will. Here are some preliminary information about NDTS 2026:
- Worship participants include the music team from Bethesda Bedok-Tampines Church, a violinist from St Andrew’s Autism Centre, the Singapore Life Church choir
- Sign language interpretation will be provided.
- Speaker: Rt Rev Dr Caleb Soo, the Synod Moderator of The Presbyterian Church in Singapore.
- Date: Thursday, 13 August at 7.45pm at the Cathedral New Sanctuary, St Andrew’s Cathedral.
- More information will follow in the July newsletter. Churches may wish to share following publicity brochure with congregants. See LINK
Christian Booth at Harmony Fest! NCCS was invited by the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) to set up a joint booth with the Catholic Church on the Christian Faith at Harmony Fest!, a flagship community event that celebrates our nation’s multicultural and multi-religious diversity. This year’s Harmony Fest! is a day-long event featuring display booths and multicultural performances along the theme, “Interweaving: SG in Harmony”.
- Date: Saturday, 4 July 2026 from 10am to 6pm
- Venue: *SCAPE @ Orchard Road
- President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will attend the event and inspect the booths.
All are warmly invited to visit the venue.
Engagement Session with Charities Council. Church leaders are invited to anengagement session with the Chairperson and members of the Charities Council. The panel will include
- Ms Theresa Goh, Chairperson, Charities Council
- Commissioner of Charities and members of the Charities Council
- 21 August 2026; 2pm – 5pm
- St Andrew’s Cathedral’s New Sanctuary
- An official invitation will be sent to churches in due course.
Notice Board. NCCS would like to share with you the following upcoming events and other matters that may be of interest to members and friends (details are found in the relevant links):
Ethos Conversation 2026 “Geopolitical Challenges and the Church” There is no denial that the world we live in is constantly changing. Key geopolitical and other critical developments impact our nation and our presence as the Church in Singapore. There is a need for the Church to respond thoughtfully and prayerfully as we navigate our way with wisdom and conviction amidst the complex realities of our time. Join us as we hear and learn from the insights of Elder Gan Kim Yong (Elder of Chen Li Presbyterian Church/DPM and Minister for Trade and Industry) and Rev Dr Christopher Chia (Senior Pastor of Adam Road Presbyterian Church/former Synod Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Singapore [2023-2025]) in the Ethos Conversation 2026.
- Date/Time: 24 July 2026 Friday 8.00pm-9.30pm
- Venue: Adam Road Presbyterian Church
- Details and Registration at this LINK
The Creation Care Forum 2026 (CCF26) will explore how creation care is an integral expression of holistic discipleship, and how we can disciple others in faithful stewardship of God’s creation. This year’s theme is “Discipleship: In His Image, For His World”. Featuring a dynamic mix of teaching, reflection, and practical engagement, the forum will equip participants with ideas and tools for integrating creation care into everyday discipleship across generations to shape faithful, ministry-specific responses together. Participants can also look forward to:
- Practical workshops and contributions from speakers and practitioners from organisations such as KidMin Singapore/The Treasure Box, the Fellowship of Evangelical Students, and others
- A guided action-planning session to help attendees translate conviction into practical ministry steps
- Date: 12 September 2026, Saturday; Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Venue: Church of the Good Shepherd, 2 Dundee Rd, Singapore 149454
- Details and registration at this 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
Social Residential Homes Act (SRHA) has taken effect from the second quarter of 2026. Thereafter, all residential homes licensed under SRHA would be required to comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to (i) governance of the home, (ii) management of home’s facilities and premises, (iii) case management, (iv) resident management, and (v) incident management. To avoid the inadvertent operation of a licensable SRH without a licence (which could attract penalties under section 6 of the Act), churches and Christian organisations are reminded to note: (i) Ministry of Social and Family Development’s (MSF’s) assessment of the various residential homes, and (ii) MSF’s request for the respective homes to provide updated information. This way, MSF can support the homes in their journey of onboarding the licensing regime (where needed). For information on SRH LINK. Churches/organisations can reach out to [email protected]
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