Grace Ji-Sun Kim delivers the 17th Assembly Cato Lecture The 2024 Cato Lecturer urges the church to leave the ‘white Jesus’ behindRenowned Korean-American theologian Rev Dr Grace Ji-Sun Kim has delivered a powerful Cato Lecture to the 17th Assembly, urging the church to take up new tools in the struggle for justice and to leave […]
A revival and redesign of the Covenant UNDRIP will be endorsed and implemented across the church, as well as a Covenant Revival Working Group establishedA redesign and revival of the Covenant is the focus of two proposals from the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) passed by consensus at the 17th Assembly today. The […]
Church continues the work towards Zero Emissions The 17th Assembly passes a resolution to continue the work of the Net Zero Emissions Steering GroupThe 17th Assembly has resolved to continue the work of the Net Zero Emissions Steering Group to resource and encourage the whole church to move towards zero emissions by 2040. Over the […]
“A fleet of canoes at sea” Insights from our international church partners over lunch with UnitingWorldUnitingWorld hosted an insightful lunchtime panel discussion with visiting partner church leaders from India, Indonesia and Tonga. UCA members heard leaders speak on issues including faith and climate change, ecumenism, ending poverty and unity in multifaith contexts. General Secretary of […]
First information session for Act2 Rev Sharon Hollis and Rev Linda Driver introduce the Act2 report and proposals to the 17th AssemblyMembers of the 17th Assembly have had their first opportunity to engage with the Act2 Project report in an information session on Friday afternoon. Now in its fourth year, Act2 is a major national […]
Rev Sharon Hollis gives Retiring President’s address to 17th Assembly Past President shares her commitment to the Covenant, thanks and abiding love for the Uniting ChurchRev Sharon Hollis has delivered her retiring President’s address to the 17th Assembly, expressing her deep gratitude for all the past three years have held and sharing those things which […]
Congress report shares joys and sorrows Rev Mark Kickett updates Assembly meeting on behalf of UAICC about the last three yearsIn the first business session of Day 2, the 17th Assembly meeting received a report from the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC). In presenting the report, Rev Mark Kickett, National Chair of UAICC, […]
Youthful members gather ahead of 17th Assembly The Pre-Assembly gathering for youthful delegatesYouthful delegates gathered today ahead of the 17th Assembly meeting at Leigh Memorial Church in Parramatta, part of Parramatta City Uniting Church (PCUC). They met with incoming President Rev Charissa Suli, learned more about the procedures involved with the Assembly in session and […]
Intergenerational Ministry – IntergenJULY UPDATEThese resources are compiled by Chris Barnett, Executive General Manager of Intergen and originally published by Intergen.INTERGEN JULY UPDATE 1. Kids, Families & Church: A Ministry Resourcing DayAugust 13 9.30am-2.30pm Melbourne (North Balwyn)For Ministers/Pastors, other remunerated staff and key volunteers to attend as a team, this event focuses on equipping and […]
How can you stand with Congress into the future? As she prepares to conclude her Presidency, Rev Sharon Hollis reflect on 30 years of the Covenant and shares her hopes for the future, calling upon the Church to stand with Congress by embodying the Covenant relationship across faith, church life and missionSubscribe to our newsletterIf […]