Uniting Church responds to review of Redress The Uniting Church has welcomed new recommendations to improve the National Redress Scheme arising out of a two-year independent review of the Scheme, released by the Minister for Families and Social Services Senator Anne Ruston. Many of the recommendations in the report focus on improving experience for survivors […]
National Redress Scheme – Two Years OnIt has been two years since the Uniting Church in Australia joined the Federal Government’s National Redress Scheme (NRS) for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.Almost 4000 Uniting Church institutions, including congregations, schools and agencies, now participate in the NRS and since March 2019 the UCA has received 500 […]
National Redress Scheme – One Year OnThe Uniting Church in Australia is marking a year since joining the Federal Government’s National Redress Scheme (NRS) for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.“The occurrence of abuse in our institutions is part of our history. We do not hide from it but commit to continuing to learn from […]
17th Assembly recognises significant ministry across the Church Minutes of Appreciation offered for former General Secretary, outgoing Board Chairs and moreToday the 17th Assembly recognised the significant leadership and work of people involved in the life and ministry of the Assembly including those in its committees and agencies. The Minutes of Appreciation were received with […]
Assembly agencies and entities report Members hear reports from UnitingCare Australia, UCA Redress Ltd and Mercer Superannuation Trust. On Day 3 of the 17th Assembly, members heard reports from Uniting Church agencies and UCA entities including UnitingCare Australia, UCA Redress Ltd and Mercer Superannuation Trust. Subscribe to our newsletterIf you want to get the latest […]
Assembly Papers & ReportsA: AGENDA & TIMETABLE A1 – Indicative Timetable – updated 4 July B: REPORTS B1 – Retiring President’s Report – 12 July 2024 B2 – General Secretary – 2 July 2024 B3 – Standing Committee B3A – Assembly Finances – Assembly Finance, Audit and Risk Committee Report B3B – Apology to LGBTIQ+ […]
2024 Assembly Calendar of Dates Welcome to the 2024 Assembly Calendar On this page you will find the 2024 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 […]
Anniversary of the Apology to survivors of institutional child sexual abuse A statement and a Liturgy of Acknowledgement and LamentJOINT STATEMENT – UCA President, National Director UCA Redress Ltd, Director National Safe Church Unit October 22 marks the fifth anniversary of the National Apology to Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse. Marking this event each […]
General Secretary – AnnouncementUniting Church in Australia Assembly General Secretary Colleen Geyer will step down from her role at the end of December 2023 after eight years offering leadership to the national council of the Church.Making the announcement, Uniting Church President Rev Sharon Hollis praised Ms Geyer for her strong and dedicated leadership during a […]