Rev Dr John Squires reflects on 42 years Uniting Church minister and scholar Rev Dr John Squires retired on 4 December this year after 42 years in active ministry, spanning numerous roles in congregations, a presbytery, and two of the Uniting Church’s theological colleges. An engaged theological reflector on the Uniting Church, John has made […]
Children and Families MinistryCHRISTMAS & JANUARY UPDATEThese 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!Chris writes:”As flagged in the last Update, having provided these Monthly Updates for over a decade this […]
Uniting Church 2022 Christmas MessagesThe good news of Christmas is that the light of Christ enters into the darkness – but the darkness cannot overcome it, says Uniting Church President Rev Sharon Hollis in her 2022 Christmas message. In a year marked by war, racism, soaring cost of living and devastating floods, Christmas reminds us […]
Webinar: Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse – 5 Years OnThis December marks five years since the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse was handed down.In response to the lessons and learnings of the Report, UCA Redress Ltd and the National Safe Church Unit have […]
‘Enterprise in hope’: an Act2 Advent reflectionwritten by Andrew Johnson, Act2 Project Lead Christmas is a story of hope. Fragile, uncertain hope, but hope none the less. It is the fulfilment of a foretold promise, ringing down through the ages, and renewed by a messenger of God. It is found down a bumpy road – […]
Advent on your doorstep 2022 Assembly Advent Calendar Advent is a time when we gladly, but patiently, anticipate and prepare for the coming of God’s hope, peace, joy, and love among us. For many of us, this preparation largely takes place at home. You might have a candle lighting ritual, daily reflections you engage with or […]
That’s a wrap on IntergenerationalWritten by Bethany Broadstock My daughter is almost three years old now, and if you’ve ever spent time with an overly verbal toddler or young child you’ll know that ‘why?’ becomes a constant question. Children around this age embody a curiosity about the world that leaves them dissatisfied with hearing about […]
Prayers for West JavaOur hearts and prayers go out to all those affected by the 5.6 magnitude earthquake which struck the town of Cianjur in West Java, Indonesia on Monday. We hold in our prayers our church partners in this region in the days to come. President of the Uniting Church in Australia Rev Sharon […]
Join the Assembly’s Finance, Audit & Risk CommitteeThe Assembly Finance Audit and Risk Committee (AFARC) is seeking a new member to fill a vacancy as an existing member retires in mid 2023. The appointment is for an initial three-year term. The Committee is established pursuant to Uniting Church Regulation 3.7.5.2. Responsibilities of the Committee, as […]
Children and Families MinistryADVENT/DECEMBER UPDATEThese 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 – ADVENT/DECEMBER1. Advent […]