Intergenerational Ministry – IntergenNOVEMBER UPDATEThese resources are compiled by Chris Barnett, Executive General Manager of Intergen and originally published by Intergen.1. Join the Conversation NZ/AUS Tuesday November 12 1pm AEDT/3pm NZDT Join the Conversation: Perspectives on Intergenerational Ministry is an opportunity to connect via Zoom with people from multiple countries with a passion for intergenerational […]
Open doors and open hearts on the holy island of Iona Uniting Church minister Rev David MacGregor writes about the blessing of a lifetime spending nine weeks with the ecumenical Christian community on Iona, Scotlandwritten by Rev David MacGregor For nine immense weeks from mid-August this year, I served as a full-time volunteer on Iona, […]
Prayer Vigil for Peace in the Holy Land ‘Out of the Depths I cried to you, O Lord’ A vigil of song, silence, love and lament for the Holy Land held on 28 NovemberWe are now more than one year into the devastating Israel-Hamas war ravaging Palestine and the Holy Lands. More than 1,200 Israelis […]
Not on the Titanic: a reflection and a beginning Andrew Johnson offers this reflection as he begins his role as General Secretary of the Assembly this week by Andrew Johnson, Assembly General Secretary “I do not believe we are on the Titanic…” As I step into the role of Assembly General Secretary I have been […]
A call to listen, learn and act for reconciliation President Rev Charissa Suli reflects on her experience attending a parliamentary reception in honour of King Charles and Queen Camilla this week, urging us to pay attention to emerging truthsOn Monday, President Rev Charissa Suli had the privilege of attending a Parliamentary reception for His Majesty […]
Rev Charissa Suli President of the Uniting Church in AustraliaRev Charissa Suli stands as a beacon of hope and inspiration, serving as the 17th President of the Uniting Church in Australia. Her election is a historic milestone as she becomes the youngest person, the first person of non-Anglo-Celtic background, and the first of Pacifica heritage […]
Expressions of Interest invited for two Assembly bodiesThe Uniting Church in Australia Assembly is inviting Expressions of Interest from skilled people to fill vacancies on the following Assembly bodies: UCA Assembly Limited Board (two vacancies from late 2024 for an initial three-year term) Assembly Audit, Finance and Risk Committee (AFARC) (one vacancy from late 2024 for an […]
A new call for papers from the Act2 Project What do the words ‘mission’, ‘discipleship’ and ‘evangelism’ mean for the Uniting Church? A new call for papers from the Act2 Project invites your reflectionsby Rev Erik Lennestål, Acting Act2 Project Lead Earlier in the Act2 Project, we invited a variety of reflections on the theological […]
What’s next for the Act2 Project? The work of the Act2 Project is by no means over. Rather, it is in a time of transition after the 17th Assembly, writes Acting Act2 Project Lead Rev Erik Lennestålwritten by Acting Act2 Project Lead, Rev Erik Lennestål The work of the Act2 Project is by no means […]
“The Gospel to the whole creation”: Meet our President-elect Rev Dr Paul Goh We share an interview filmed at the 17th Assembly following Paul Goh’s election as the next President. He will serve in the Uniting Church’s most senior leadership role from 2027-2030The Assembly is delighted to release this new video introducing you to the […]