Take action for Climate this OctoberAs the Season of Creation comes to a close and as the world anticipates the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), we are encouraging UCA congregations and members to add their voices to those calling for urgent action on the climate crisis.Here are some key opportunities in October to get […]
Rolling out the fala on IntergenerationalThis week we close our series exploring what it means to be an Intergenerational Church. Assembly National Consultant Rev Charissa Suli shares a wrap on the recent Let’s Yarn gathering, reminding us of the importance of cultivating relationships and understanding across generations and cultures as we seek God’s leading.Written by […]
Growing Up Uniting: a new narrative for our ChurchGrowing Up Uniting, Edited by William W. Emilsen & Elizabeth A. Watson (MediaCom, 2020) Review written by Bethany Broadstock For many years a powerful narrative about the aging profile of congregations and the absence of younger generations has been shaping the life of the Uniting Church.In some places, this has been a driving […]
Giving thanks for the faithful ministry of Stuart McMillanWritten by Bethany BroadstockThe Uniting Church Assembly last week gave thanks for the faithful service, enormous contribution and enduring legacy of Stuart McMillan on his retirement from formal ministry.Uniting Church President Rev Sharon Hollis paid tribute to Stuart, who in the past 10 years has served the UCA as Moderator of the Northern […]
Children and Families MinistrySEPTEMBER 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!CHILDREN & FAMILIES MINISTRY – SEPTEMBER1. 2021 Leaders to Go September 11 On-line 12.15pm-3pm AESTAustralia’s premier event for leaders influencing […]
What does intergenerational worship look like?This week we continue sharing stories about the Intergenerational life and ministry of our Church – a key pillar of the Assembly Strategic Plan. One of the Church’s key voices in this space Chris Barnett (Intergenerational Ministry – Children & Families, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania) reflects on what it means […]
A church for all generationsThis week we begin looking at the final of four key strategic themes for the Assembly – Intergenerational. Rev Charisa Suli invites us into this space, painting a picture of what it means to welcome, equip and hold together all generations in our Church. Written by Rev Charissa Suli, Assembly National Consultant […]
What is an intergenerational church?Written by Rev Lindsay Cullen, Assembly National ConsultantOne of the Assembly Strategic directions is encouraging and enabling an Intergenerational Church. The longer description says, ‘Welcome, equip and hold together the different generations, in the life, ministry, decision making and leadership of the church.’ Many churches in the UCA are either exploring […]
Our Vision for a Just AustraliaAn update of the Uniting Church statement “Our Vision for a Just Australia” expresses our hopes for Australia to be a nation that is just, compassionate, inclusive and courageous.In launching the July 2021 update, President of the Uniting Church in Australia Rev Sharon Hollis said: “With many people in Australia […]
This month the Assembly Resourcing Unit has led a series of online conversations about the intercultural life and ministry of the Uniting Church.In the final Let’s Yarn conversation, Rev Dr Paul Goh will share his research on Intercultural communities within the Synod of South Australia.Mapping Intercultural Neighbourhoods in SA: CALD and Intercultural Ministries Survey 2020-2021This […]