Yarning Circle Gathering 2021In this video attendees at the recent gathering of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) hosted by the Queensland Moderator shared how First Peoples are contributing to the growth and development of the Uniting Church.Participants share about their life and ministry in the Uniting Church and how First Peoples are contributing […]
COVID-19 and the God we meet in sufferingRev Dr Mery Kolimon is Moderator of GMIT, our partner Church in West Timor, Indonesia. Throughout the pandemic, she has shown leadership in public health and coordinated the emergency relief program after the devastation of Cylone Seroja.But in the midst of this busy ministry, and in spite of […]
Minutes of AppreciationThe 16th Assembly observed a Minute of Appreciation for people who have served faithfully in national roles with the Uniting Church in Australia. Rev Dr Amelia Koh Butler, the advocate for Seeking Common Ground Circle of Interest, was thanked for her work in promoting and and encouraging conversation, sharing information and resources in the […]
Installation of our new PresidentThe Uniting Church in Australia has joyfully installed Rev Sharon Hollis as President of the Uniting Church in Australia. Rev Hollis is the third woman to be President, and the first ordained woman in the role. She will offer the Church spiritual leadership for the next three years. UCA members in […]
16th Assembly Reports and other DocumentsContents – updated 30 June 202116th Assembly Sunday Program Updated A1 – Indicative Timetable – Updated 8 July 2021B3 – General Secretary ReportB4 – Standing CommitteeB4A – Assembly FinancesB5 – Assembly Resourcing Unit including Assembly Circles of InterestB6 – Church Polity Reference CommitteeB7 – Defence Force ChaplaincyB8 – Frontier ServicesB9 – […]
Being Young and ChristianThis story was first published in the Synod of South Australia New Times magazine April and May 2021 editionWritten by Dr Deidre Palmer, President Uniting Church in AustraliaFrom its inauguration the Uniting Church has affirmed the gifts and voices of young people shaping our life and mission.Young people are members of our […]
In recent weeks the Assembly has invited people to reflect on the Identity of the Uniting Church. The Assembly Resourcing Unit is inviting you into an online discussion to share your thoughts on what makes us who we are. Join Lets Yarn About Identity on Thursday 3 June 7.30pm AEST (7pm in SA/NT and 5.30pm in […]
A Covenantal Vision Written by Stuart McMillan, Assembly Consultant CovenantingThe Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC or Congress) – First Peoples, nurtured and sustained by God before colonisation, are celebrated at the very heart of what it means to be the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA).This is the core commitment and vision encompassed by […]
ASC Update March 2021Picture: The March 2021 online ASC meeting The Assembly Standing Committee (ASC) met for the final time in the current triennium, 12-14 March 2021. As well as an overview of the work of the ASC for the past three years, and finalising some significant projects, it was a opportunity to thank ASC members for […]
Embodying Fresh Words and DeedsIn the Assembly most recent Strategic Plan, there are four pillars describing centres of future work and development needed in order to enable the Church to move boldly and confidently into the future. These four strategic areas are: Identity, Innovation, Intercultural and Intergenerational. In a series highlighting this key pillars, we want […]