Assembly Standing Committee meets for first time in 2025
The ASC met in Sydney over the weekend of 14-16 March to continue its governance and oversight of the Uniting Church Assembly
March 31, 2025
"The ASC spent significant time considering the strategic priorities for the Assembly."
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