New Advocates for the Assembly Circles of Interest Rev Hee Won Chang and Matthew Julius will step into new leadership rolesThe Assembly is pleased to announce two new Advocates for the Assembly Circles of Interest, elected at the 17th Assembly meeting. We welcome Rev Hee Won Chang as Advocate of the Growing in Faith Circle, […]
That’s a wrap on the 17th Assembly meeting The 17th Assembly has wrapped up after six joyful days of fellowship, worship and discernment. As we head home from the triennial meeting, let’s keep weaving Christ’s loveThe 17th Assembly meeting wrapped up in Parramatta on Tuesday afternoon after six days of joyful Christian community, worship, prayer […]
17th Assembly resolved on Act2 The 17th Assembly has adopted three new visions for the life of the Uniting Church, established two new national Commissions and requested further work on the national structure of the UCAThe 17th Assembly has made a series of decisions arising out of the Act2 Project, adopting three new visions for […]
Assembly gives thanks to God and marks the close of the UCAF National Committee The Committee resolved to conclude its work early in 2024 after 42 yearsThe Uniting Church Adult Fellowship (UCAF) National Committee resolved to conclude its ministry in January 2024. In an emotional session of appreciation and blessing this afternoon, the 17th Assembly […]
Worship Day 5 Getting dressed from God’s clothing factoryEach day of the 17th Assembly meeting has begun with a Spirit-filled time of worship, teaching, prayer, singing and connection. Worship has been led by Assembly liturgists, Assembly members and by the President, and the music by the amazing 17th Assembly band. On Day 5, the Call […]
“You alone are my heart’s desire” Rev Dr Bec Lindsay encourages unweaving what keeps us from Christ’s love during worship on Day 4Day 4 of the 17th Assembly meeting commenced with another session of spirit-filled and thought-provoking worship and teaching. 17th Assembly liturgists Rev Pablo Nunez, Rev Hee Won Chang and Rev Ellie Elia led […]
Rev Dr Paul Dongwon Goh elected President-elect First Generation Korean Rev Dr Paul Dongwon Goh is the next President-elect of the Uniting Church in Australia and will serve as President from 2027-2030The 17th Assembly has joyfully elected Rev Dr Paul Dongwon Goh as the next President-elect of the Uniting Church in Australia. Paul will be […]
“The Uniting Church can and must do better” Ngarrindjeri, Kaurna and Narungga man Sean Weetra calls for real commitment to the CovenantThis speech was given by Ngarrindjeri, Kaurna, Narungga man Sean Weetra at the 17th Assembly Nginti ngruntar nankeri, nganawi mitji Sean Weetra. Ngapi Ngarrindjeri, Kaurna, Narungga korni Raukkan-nendi South Australia-ungai (Hello everyone, my name […]
Day 3 opening worship 17th Assembly members explore the rich and diverse human tapestry through which God’s love is woven in all of usThe rich and diverse human tapestry through which God’s love and the Holy Spirit is woven in all of us, was a focus of the opening worship on Day 3 of the […]
Assembly General Secretary appointed The 17th Assembly has appointed Mr Andrew Johnson as the new Assembly General SecretaryThe 17th Assembly has joyfully appointed Mr Andrew Johnson as the new General Secretary of the Uniting Church in Australia Assembly. Mr Johnson is currently the Assembly’s Act2 Project Lead and is an established strategy, change and governance […]