Author: Derek Nelson

Threads of Love Across Nations: A President’s Reflection

Threads of Love Across Nations: A President’s Reflection Rev Charissa Suli has penned this reflection following the recent dual celebration of Australian-Tongan diplomacyby Rev Charissa Suli, President of the Uniting Church in Australia This past week has been one of the most significant and deeply moving experiences of my ministry. As a Tongan Australian serving […]

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Celebration of friendship, faith and an enduring bond

A Celebration of Friendship, Faith and an Enduring Bond A historic service last Sunday united Tonga and Australia in a celebration that went beyond diplomatic ties   Last Sunday, the walls of St Stephen’s Uniting Church in Sydney resonated with music, a sense of shared history and gratitude to God, as more than 600 people […]

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Following Footsteps, Bringing Hope

Following Footsteps, Bringing Hope Earlier this month, our outback ministry agency Frontier Services commissioned Pastor Kirsty Burgu as its newest Bush Chaplain to stand with those living in the remote West Kimberley region of Western Australia   In the West Kimberley, where ancient and biologically rich landscapes stretch wide beneath an endless sky, a new […]

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Choral Service of Thanksgiving for Australia-Tonga ties

Choral Service of Thanksgiving for Australia-Tonga ties This Sunday’s service will celebrate the 55th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Australia and Tonga, and the Golden Jubilee of the Tongan Consulate General in Australia   The Uniting Church is set to co-host a historic celebration of diplomacy, culture and faith to honour two significant milestones in […]

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This is my Uniting Church: Karama Indonesian Uniting Church

This is my Uniting Church Karama Indonesian Uniting Church ‘This is my Uniting Church’ is a series that delves into the stories and faces of our local congregations and communities of faith: the beating heart of the Uniting Church!  In this edition, we shine the spotlight on Karama Indonesian Uniting Church. They are located in […]

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Paul Minty named full-time EO to National Commission

Paul Minty appointed as full-time Executive Officer to National Commission for Governance, Resourcing and Administration Dr Paul Minty brings to the role a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership experience and ministry engagement       Subscribe to our newsletter If you want to get the latest news from the Uniting Church in Australia then […]

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MCIF Conference: shared mission across oceans

Shared mission across oceans The 190th MCIF Conference provided an opportunity to strengthen ties across the Pacific through worship and prayer, as well as dialogue on faith, justice and discipleshipLast week, the 190th annual conference of the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma (MCIF) was held in Suva, where President Rev Charissa Suli represented the […]

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