Author: Abbey

Churches called to act for refugees in response to Migration Bill

Churches called to act for refugees in response to Migration Bill How you can participate in the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce’s response to impending legislation  In the last sitting days of Federal Parliament in March, the Labor Government attempted to push through changes to Australia’s migration laws. Advocates for the rights of refugees and asylum […]

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ASC Update March 2024

  ASC Update March 2024  The Assembly Standing Committee (ASC) met from 15-17 March in Sydney. Although the ASC will meet once more online ahead of the triennial Assembly, this was the final ordinary and in-person meeting of the current triennium. The next ASC will be elected at the 17th Assembly in July. The Assembly gives […]

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Trans Day of Visibility

Celebrating Trans Day of Visibility #tdov #beseen On 31 March we celebrate Trans Day of Visibility, a day of pride in trans people, their achievements and experiences. It is also a day to recognise the ongoing vulnerability and struggle for inclusion that many trans people face, including in church spaces. The Uniting Church fundamentally celebrates […]

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Engage Together ADVENT 2023 resource out now!

Engage Together ADVENT 2023 resource out now!Subscribe to our newsletterIf you want to get the latest news from the Uniting Church in Australia then subscribe to our weekly newsletter delivered to your inbox.Written collaboratively across three different Synods, the FREE Engage Together weekly resources provide a helpful starting point for those willing to be stretched […]

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