Working together on justice for refugees An update from the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce By Assembly Policy and Advocacy Officer Raúl Sugunananthan The Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce (ACRT) met in-person last Friday to plan its work for 2024. The gathering was a fruitful time with representatives from the Salvation Army, Anglican Church, Churches of […]
2023 Uniting Church Christmas messages Christmas messages from the President and Moderators of the Uniting Church in Australia The Christmas message from Uniting Church in Australia President Rev Sharon Hollis is now available for congregations to download and share! In her message, Rev Hollis reflects that in a season of celebration, the mood seems […]
UAICC National Leadership announcementThe Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) has elected Rev Mark Kickett as its National Chair. Rev Kickett has led Congress as the Interim Chair for the past three years and prior to this was serving with UAICC in South Australia. Rev Kickett said he was looking forward […]
Regenerational Introducing churches to intergenerational worshipAn exciting new resource to introduce your church to intergenerational worship is now available! Regenerational: Introducing churches to intergenerational ministry through gathered worship contains four services to use in gathered worship with all generations together.”An intergenerational community better reflects who we are, and who we are called to be […]
ASC Update November 2023 Photo credit: Nicole MugfordThis meeting was the final ASC meeting for current General Secretary, Colleen Geyer. A Minute of Appreciation was recorded acknowledging the ASC’s deep gratitude for Colleen’s ministry as General Secretary. Messages of thanks were given by ASC members Geoff Thompson, Nicole Mugford and Mark Kickett. Colleen will take […]
Subscribe to our newsletterIf you want to get the latest news from the Uniting Church in Australia then subscribe to our weekly newsletter delivered to your inbox.The Assembly has released a new resource that sets out our vision for what it means to live our life and faith as an Intergenerational Church. This valuable new […]
5 voices on the Voice Five pieces of writing from Uniting Church people on the Voice to Parliament The Voice to Parliament continues to be a defining conversation for our nation this year. There is a lot of talk in the public space and a lot of information to process. Across the Uniting Church, […]
Intergenerational MinistryAUGUST UPDATEThese resources are compiled by Chris Barnett, Assembly Intergenerational Ministry Consultant, and Intergen Executive General Manager INTERGEN AUGUST UPDATE1. August Weekly Intergenerational Resources2023 Engage Together: Aug-Sep (UCA)August ALL Weeks Combined (Intergen)August 6 More than Enough! (Intergen)August 13 Can You Walk on Water? (Intergen)2. Being an Intergenerational Church: Papers (NEW)Paper: Toward a Common UnderstandingPaper: Distinguishing between Multi-, Cross- […]
Are you thinking about your vote in the referendum? Watch the recording of this online webinar hosted by the Assembly on 16 August to hear from Indigenous leader Noel Pearson and constitutional lawyer Dr Shireen Morris about what a Voice to Parliament would mean for Australia. Subscribe to our newsletterIf you want to get the latest […]
What is the Referendum Question? On 19 June 2023, Parliament agreed the Referendum question would be as follows (voters will be asked to vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’): “A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Do you approve this proposed […]