Update on Assembly’s new Pride Circle The Assembly’s Pride Circle has been launched, bringing LGBTIQA+ members and allies together to help the Uniting Church live out its mission of love and inclusion Responding to both the UCA’s commitment to being a loving, safe and inclusive Church, and the long history of struggle and marginalisation of […]
Weaving Faith, Stewardship, and Belonging Across Cultures Together Rev Duncan Turuva reflects on sacred gathering, shared stories, and weaving faith, stewardship and justice at the President’s Conference 2025by Rev Duncan Turuva, Minister at Mount Waverley Uniting Church, Member of the UAICC National Executive, and Vice Chair of the UAICC Victoria Regional Committee As we came […]
Discovering familiar faith through culture, hospitality and weaving Rev Paul Chalson shares how his President’s Conference experience has deepened his commitment to cross-cultural ministryby Rev Paul Chalson, Minister at Canberra City Uniting Church The President’s Conference marked two firsts for me. My first time at a President’s Conference, and my first time in Tonga, or […]
Weaving the Mat of Belonging In his first-ever visit to Tonga for the 2025 President’s Conference, Rev Dr Paul Goh unearthed many takeaways that we can apply within the Uniting Church. He penned this article upon his return last November.by Rev Dr Paul Goh, President-Elect, Uniting Church in Australia, and current Mission Activator, Mission Resourcing […]
#UCADayofMourningSunday 25 January Since 1994, the Uniting Church has been in Covenant with the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC). Entered into with honesty about our past and hope for the future, this Covenant commits us to working together for a just Church and a just nation. […]
Church responds to Bondi attack As the Uniting Church, we express our grief and call for solidarity and peaceThe Uniting Church in Australia expresses its deep sorrow following the attack at Bondi Beach, which NSW Police have identified as a terrorist act. The violence occurred while families and children were gathered to celebrate the start […]
Bondi tragedy: Pastoral message from President President Rev Charissa Suli offers this pastoral mesage and prayer following the tragic events at Bondi Beach written by Rev Charissa Suli, President of the Uniting Church in Australia This morning, we wake with heavy hearts following the tragic events at Bondi. As the Uniting Church in Australia, […]
President’s Reflection: Threads of Love in Griffith and Across the Outback Rev Charissa Suli recently travelled to the NSW Riverina town of Griffith to see first-hand the launch of a new pilot progam for Frontier Services by Rev Charissa Suli, President of the Uniting Church in Australia In late November I travelled to NSW […]
WCC Beijing 30+ Consultation held in Indonesia The World Council of Churches’ Beijing 30+ Consultation marked 30 years since the 1995 Beijing Platform for Action The World Council of Churches (WCC) concluded its Beijing 30+ Consultation on Sunday after three days of intensive dialogue, theological reflection and advocacy on gender justice. Held in Jakarta, […]
Commission meets in person for first time It was yet another milestone moment for the Commission for Theology, Formation & Leadership written by Rev Dr Cathie Lambert, Chair for the Commission for Theology, Formation and Leadership On 10–11 November the Commission for Theology, Formation and Leadership met for the first time in person in […]