2027 Assembly Calendar of Dates
Official Uniting Church commemorations, key liturgical dates, ecumenical dates and events, social and cultural celebrations
November 3, 2026
On this page you will find the 2027 dates for the key days we mark together as a national Uniting Church, events held around the Uniting Church that are open to all, key liturgical dates, key ecumenical dates and events, and various dates that are marked socially/culturally that you may like to mark in your local community.
This calendar is intended as a resource to help Uniting Church communities consider the shape of the year and help their planning. Further dates will be added as we become aware of them.
Could this calendar be more helpful, or have we missed an event the national Uniting Church should know about? Email us to let us know.
*dates with an asterisk indicate an official commemoration of the Uniting Church, adopted by the Assembly or Assembly Standing Committee. These dates are included on the 2026-2027 Uniting Church Lectionary calendar, as congregations are encouraged to mark these celebrations, commemorations and anniversaries in their worship.
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January
21-24 Held Together Conference
Held Together, a four-day gathering of young adults from across Australia and the world, that will take place at Merroo Christian Centre in Kurrajong, NSW. Bringing together diverse cultures, communities and stories through faith, worship, learning and connection, the event will create space for spiritual renewal, intercultural engagement and First Nations leadership and perspectives.
25 Uniting Church Day of Mourning
Since 2019 the Uniting Church has marked a Day of Mourning on the Sunday before 26 January to reflect on the dispossession and ongoing injustices faced by Australia’s First Peoples, acknowledge our shared history and renew our commitment to justice and healing.
26 Survival Day
February
10 Ash Wednesday
10 Lent begins (until 25 March)
13 Anniversary of the Apology to Stolen Generations
March
5 World Day of Prayer
8 International Women's Day
18 Close the Gap Day
16-22 Harmony Week (including 21 March - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination)
21 Palm Sunday
26-28 Easter weekend
April
24 Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide
25 ANZAC Day
May
9-16 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
16 Pentecost
23 Trinity Sunday
26 Sorry Day
27 National Reconciliation Week (until 3 June)
June
20-26 Refugee Week
22 Uniting Church's 50th Anniversary
Release of book on the History of the Uniting Church of Australia by the Historical Society
27 UnitingWorld Sunday (TBC)
The Uniting Church in Australia is connected in partnership with churches across the Pacific, Asia and Africa. They are vibrant, inspiring and dedicated people of God who are transforming lives and communities for the better. UnitingWorld is the agency that manages these partnerships for the wider UCA. UnitingWorld Sunday is a chance to hear the wisdom of our partners and learn more about our work together.
July
4-11 NAIDOC Week
11 Jul – 29 Aug 50 Days of Action
8-13 National Assembly
10 Anniversary of the UCA-UAICC Covenant
18 Intercultural Neighbouring Sunday
Emerging from a decision of the 16th Assembly meeting, this day is an opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity in our DNA and to explore ways to build intercultural relationships in our own neighbourhoods.
August
4 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
29 Frontier Services Sunday (TBC)
September
1 Sep-4 Oct Season of Creation
Throughout the month of September each year, Christians across the world celebrate the Season of Creation, an annual invitation to pray and reflect on our shared call to care for the earth – our common home and the blessed, beloved creation of God. It takes place from 1 September (World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) to 4 October (Feast of St. Francis of Assisi).
October
3 Older Persons Sunday
Established by the Uniting Church Assembly in 2022, Older Persons Sunday is a time to celebrate the contributions and human rights of older people, confront ageism, and consider how we can build communities that honour dignity and nurture hope across all generations.
22 Anniversary of the National Apology to Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse
On this date, the Uniting Church in Australia remembers and acknowledges the harm done, the terrible breach of trust and laments its role in causing the harm. A worship resource from UCA Redress and a statement from the President is released.
November
1 All Saints' Day
21 Reign of Christ Sunday
December
28 Nov-19 Dec Advent
25 Christmas Day
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