Thousands sound the alarm on climate changeAcross a huge weekend for climate action, Uniting Church members have joined thousands of young people, other Christians and other faith and community groups at the School Strike 4 Climate and Faiths 4 Climate Justice Day of Action. Here are some great photos from across the country as we […]
UCA leaders speak: we support climate justice The Uniting Church has a long history of calling for actions and policies that care for God’s creation. Right now it is imperative that we take action on the climate crisis – for future generations, our neighbours under threat, and the flourishing of the world God loves. Ahead […]
2021-2022 Lectionary available for downloadWritten by Rev Lindsay Cullen, Assembly National ConsultantThe UCA Lectionary leaflet for 2021-2022, which has been available for sale from MediaCom Education for the past couple of months, is now available for free download below. Each year the UCA puts out a leaflet with a listing of the Lectionary readings for […]
Children and Families MinistryOCTOBER 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 – OCTOBERMinistry in Minecraft FREE Zoom Event October 20 7pm AEDTOver the past 18 months […]
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 […]