‘Our heart for God’s renewal’: Intergenerational at Trinity Alberton Uniting Church When Pastor Simon Story was called to leadership at Trinity Alberton Uniting Church just outside Adelaide’s CBD, it was a long way from the secular roles he and his partner Leesa had held in the years before. With a strong call to ministry, a passion […]
You’re invited: Act2 Drop-Ins The Act2 Project Team is excited to invite you to a new opportunity to get involved with the Act2 Project. Fortnightly Act2 Drop-Ins are a relaxed and informal opportunity, hosted on Zoom, to chat with some of the Act2 team, hear about the Act2 Project, share your insights and get advice […]
Taking the first step to intergenerational Image credit: GenOn Ministries Facebook page As a Church we are always growing disciples of all ages. From the time we are young children through to the fulfilment of age, we are on a life-long journey of faith and discipleship that, as communities of faith, we’re called by God […]
Children and Families Ministry – November 2022These resources are compiled by Chris Barnett from the Intergenerational Ministry – Children & Families team at equipping Leadership for Mission (eLM) in the Synod of VIC/TAS. Thanks Chris for this valuable resource!To receive these Updates directly via email each month, please e-mail Chris at chris.barnett@victas.uca.org.au.CHILDREN & FAMILIES MINISTRY – NOVEMBER1. Nurture & […]
A new website for Act2 The Act2 Project Unit is excited to launch a brand new website for the Act2 Project! Act2 is a whole-of-Church national process focussed on the future of the Uniting Church. It is now moving into a new moment of exploration and discernment, shaped by the decision of the 16th Assembly. […]
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Congratulating new Act2 AppointmentsImages: Rev Erik Lennestål (left) and Rev Cyrus Kung (right). The Assembly is delighted to announce the appointments of Rev Erik Lennestål and Rev Cyrus Kung to the Act2 Project Unit. Rev Erik Lennestaal has been appointed Act2 Project and Research Officer, a key role that will support the Act2 Project to gather […]
Fourth Anniversary of the National Apology to Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual AbuseJoint statement – UCA President, National Director UCA Redress Ltd, Director, National Safe Church UnitOctober 22 marks the fourth anniversary of the National Apology to Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse.In marking the anniversary, the Uniting Church reiterates its own apology to survivors […]
A Biblical lens on InterculturalInspired by a presentation from Rev Assoc Prof Monica Melanchthon to the Intercultural Forum in the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania Monica, Bethany Broadstock shares four take-away insights on the imperative to hear ‘voices from the margins’ and the implications for an Intercultural Church. Rev Assoc Prof Melanchthon is a renowned […]
Webinar: Sharing and Reflections from the World Council of Churches AssemblyThe 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches was held from 31 August to 8 September this year, gathering more than 3000 people from across the global church in Karlsruhe, Germany. The theme for the Assembly was, ‘Christ’s love moves the world to reconciliation […]