Common Grace creates and delivers a range of resources that can be used by your church and faith community as well as runs events, seminars, and justice actions that we invite you to be a part of.
Below are the key dates in the Common Grace calendar for 2026/2027. Some calendar entries may be subject to change as planning gets closer so stay up-to-date by signing up to Common Grace news at www.commongrace.org.au.
Please mark these moments in your calendar to join us in prayer and action.
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JANUARY (2027)
Sunday 24 January - Aboriginal Sunday
Aboriginal Sunday is observed in your church or faith community the Sunday before January 26 (therefore the date changes each year). If January 26 falls on a Sunday, Aboriginal Sunday will be the Sunday before January 26. A full Service Church Resource Toolkit designed each year for your congregation and faith community to be led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Christian Leaders. Explore previous Aboriginal Sunday themes and resources here.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice
Tuesday 26 January - Day of Mourning, Survival Day, Invasion Day
Acknowledging this day as a day of mourning, lament and shared pain.
Sand in solidarity with Aboriginal peoples by attending an event or rally led by First Nations people in your local area.
Common Grace will be sharing ideas of how to engage with Jan 26, 2027, closer to this date.
Explore the history of Jan 26 here.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice
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FEBRUARY (2027)
Starting Wednesday 10 February - Lent Series Starts
Weekly series shared via email, published online and across social media. In 2026, we shared a weekly Lent podcast series, ‘Changed Heart/Changed World: Transformative Encounters with Jesus'. Find out more about this 2026 series here. We look forward to sharing another great Lent Podcast series with you in 2027.
Explore Common Grace's previous Lent Series here.
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MARCH (2027)
Monday 8 March - International Women’s Day
Pray in your church Sunday 7 or 14 March
Domestic and Family Violence Justice
Sunday 21 March - Palm Sunday Rally for Refugees
On Palm Sunday we remember the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, and the celebration of God's kingdom drawing near – a kingdom in which those who are poor, persecuted and mourning find hope. As we increasingly hear the cries of our refugee neighbours, join the broad and united movement, standing in solidarity with our refugee neighbours and add your voice to advocate for dignity and justice. To mark Palm Sunday we invite you to join your local rally in support of people seeking asylum and refugees.
Explore resources and ways we engaged in Palm Sunday 2026 here. We look forward to sharing further resources to mark Palm Sunday 2027.
Justice for Asylum Seekers and Refugees
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APRIL (2027)
Thursday 15 April - Aboriginal Deaths in Custody Online Prayer Vigil
In 2026, Common Grace's Prayer Vigil for Aboriginal Deaths in Custody was held on the Anniversary of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, Wednesday 15 April.
Save the Date for our 2027 Aboriginal Deaths in Custody Prayer Vigil, Thursday 15 April. Learn and pray for Aboriginal Deaths in Custody in your church Sunday 18 April.
Explore Aboriginal Deaths in Custody prayer resources here.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice
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MAY (2027)
Wednesday 26 May - National Sorry Day
National Sorry Day is always commemorated on the same date every year. National Sorry Day is a day to remember and acknowledge the Stolen Generations and was established through the 1997 Bringing Them Home report. (Not to be confused with National Apology Day which didn’t occur until February 13, 2008)
Listen, learn and pray in your church services on Sunday 23 or Sunday 30 May
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice
Wednesday 27 May - Wednesday 3 June - National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week is recognised on the same dates every year. 27 May recognises the anniversary of the successful 1967 Referendum to count Aboriginal people in the reckoning of the census numbers on 27 May 1967 and 3 June Mabo Day the anniversary of the handing down of the Mabo No. 2 case on 3 June 1992.
Church Resources will again be produced by Common Grace for Sunday 30 May, 2027. Explore previous themes and resources here.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice
Saturday 1 - Monday 31 May - May Awareness Month
May marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an important time to raise awareness of the reality and devastating impact of domestic and family violence in Australia.
Domestic and Family Violence Justice
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JUNE (2027)
Sunday 20 June - Saturday 26 June - Refugee Week
Listen, learn and pray in your church services on Sunday 20 or 27 June
In 2027, this week starts on International Refugee Day on 20 June.
Explore Common Grace's previous Refugee Week series here.
Justice for Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Sunday 21 June - #ShowYourStripes Day
Join us as we call on our nation’s leaders for bold and credible action for a safe climate for all. #ShowYourStripes and take action through our Knit for Climate Action campaign.
Creation and Climate Justice
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JULY (2027)
Sunday 4 - Sunday 11 July - NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week runs from the first Sunday to the second Sunday in July.
Celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures all week. Explore previous NAIDOC themes and Common Grace engagement here.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice
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SEPTEMBER (2026)
Tuesday 1 September - National Wattle Day
Celebrate in your church on Sunday 1 September and share your images of wattle on social media, tag @CommonGraceAus. Explore previous years Wattle Day blogs - 2021, 2020 and 2019.
Creation and Climate Justice & Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice
Explore our previous resources for Season of Creation here.
Tuesday 1 September - Sunday 4 October - Season of Creation
Season of Creation is celebrated from 1 September, the first day of Spring, to 4 October St Francis of Assisi day. Each year, Common Grace develops resources to help support churches and faith communities celebrate Season of Creation. Sign up for our 2026 Season of Creation resources.
Explore our previous resources for Season of Creation here.
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NOVEMBER (2026)
Wednesday 25 November - International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
This day raises awareness of gender-based violence and the need for accelerating action to protect women from physical, sexual and psychological abuse.
This day also marks the beginning of the international 16 Days of Activism for Gender-Based Violence, ending on Human Rights Day, 10 December.
Learn about Common Grace's 16 Days of Activism email series here. More information and 2026 campaign resources to come.
Domestic and Family Violence Justice
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DECEMBER (2026)
Tuesday 1 - Friday 25 December - Advent Devotional Series
Each year, Common Grace journeys together through Advent with a series of devotionals that are emailed daily, published online and shared through social media. Sign up for our 2026 series: Divine Disruption.
Explore our previous Advent series here.
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There are many events organised throughout the year by friends of the Common Grace movement as opportunities to engage broadly in the work of pursuing justice with your local communities and networks. Explore these broader event opportunities here.