[Introduction message by Abp Titus Chung, Vice-President NCCS]
NDTS 2026. We welcome you to a time of prayer and thanksgiving at the National Day Thanksgiving Service 2026. As part of our 61st 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 to do His will. Here is more information about NDTS 2026:
- Speaker: Rt Rev Dr Caleb Soo, the Synod Moderator of The Presbyterian Church in Singapore
- Message: “Faith and the Course of National History”
- Date: Thursday, 13 August at 7.45pm at the Cathedral New Sanctuary, St Andrew’s Cathedral
- Worship participants include the music team from Bethesda (Bedok-Tampines) Church, a violinist from St Andrew’s Autism Centre, the Singapore Life Church choir
- The hearing impaired are warmly welcomed as sign language interpretation will be provided
- An offering will be taken in support of St Luke’s Hospital
- You may wish to share the following publicity brochure with your churches. See LINK
- If you wish to come as a group from your church, please inform our NCCS office (tel:63368177 or email [email protected]). Thank you.
Marriage, Parenthood, and the Role Religious Communities Play. Churches have long been pillars of community life, nurturing relationships and supporting families through life’s seasons. As the nation works towards building a society where marriage and parenthood are truly valued and supported, your voice and partnership matter deeply. We invite you to a conversation with Minister Indranee Rajah who is leading the Workgroup on Marriage and Parenthood Reset to:
- Learn more about Singapore’s demographic situation and Government’s plans and priorities to address this challenge.
- Discuss how churches can also complement the Government’s efforts to encourage and support Singaporeans in their marriage and parenthood journeys
Pastors and church leaders are invited to this engagement to be held on 9 September 2026 at 10am @ The Cathedral New Sanctuary, St Andrew’s Cathedral. If you are able to attend, kindly register HERE.
The Staging of Jesus Christ Superstar in Singapore. The National Council of Churches of Singapore (NCCS) had been aware of the discussions among Christians regarding the staging of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar in Singapore. The Council had conveyed the concerns expressed by some Christians to the relevant authorities early this year. This statement provides a sketch of the musical’s narrative, affirms orthodox Christian beliefs about Jesus and guides Christians on how they might engage the musical responsibly. NCCS STATEMENT
Engagement Session with Charities Council. TheCharities Council will be sending invitation letters to relevant Christian charities/church leaders for anengagement session with the leadership of the Charities Council: its Chairperson, Ms Theresa Goh, as well as the Commissioner and members of the Council. The event is supported by NCCS, and the details are as follows:
- 21 August 2026; 2pm – 5pm
- The Cathedral New Sanctuary, St Andrew’s Cathedral
We encourage you to register for the event when you receive the invitation from Charities Council.
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):
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. This flagship community event celebrates our nation’s multicultural and multi-religious diversity. The 4 July Harmony Fest! was a day-long event featuring display booths and multicultural performances along the theme, “Interweaving: SG in Harmony”. See REPORT / PHOTOS
Worship space enquiry. An Orthodox Church is seeking an estimated 1500 sq ft worship space (ground floor or with lift access) for its growing congregation preferably for Sunday morning service times. A prayerful community that observes Lent/Easter/Christmas with additional weekday services, it requires space which can accommodate placement of altar table and holy icons, and regular use of candles/incense. If your church or organisation is able to assist, please reach out to Mr Matthew Aujla ([email protected]).
Cybersecurity Guide for Charities. Charities in Singapore rely heavily on digital tools to manage donor information, beneficiary data, and daily operations, which make them potential targets for cyber threats. The Charity Council has developed a Cybersecurity Guide for Charities. A copy of the guide is available 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
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