Jews and JudaismAt the 12th Assembly in 2009, the Uniting Church Assembly adopted the statement Jews and Judaism which continues to guide the life of the Church and its understanding of the unique relationship of Judaism and Christianity and the ongoing need for dialogue and relationship between the two faiths. JEWS AND JUDAISM: A STATEMENT BY […]
17th Assembly Videos Watch the recordings from the 17th Assembly meeting, 11-16 JulyThe 17th Assembly is the triennial decision-making meeting of the national council of the Uniting Church in Australia. Members worship together, form community, and discern where God’s spirit is calling the Church. The meeting will take place from 11-16 July 2024 at Novotel […]
ASC Appointed, new Chairs and Advocates The 17th Assembly elects a new Assembly Standing Committee, New Circle Advocates and Committee ChairsOn the final day of the 17th Assembly, a new Assembly Standing Commitee was announced as well as Advocates for the Assembly Circles of Interest and Chairs for various Assembly Committees. Ballot convenor Scott Ballment […]
Assembly recognises continuing witness The 17th Assembly recognises three ecumenical documents as continuing witness to the Gospel of Christ The 17th Assembly has agreed to recognise three ecumenical documents as “continuing witness” to the Gospel of Jesus Christ”. The Belhar Confession, The Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification and Laudato si’ have been recognised as […]
Affirmation for transgender, intersex and gender-diverse people The 17th Assembly invites congregations and councils of the church to welcome and honour transgender, intersex and gender-diverse people in our Church The Uniting Church Assembly has endorsed a proposal that seeks to affirm, welcome and honour the life and faith of transgender, intersex and gender diverse people in […]
Frontier Services lunch Meet three Bush Chaplains who are members of the 17th Assembly A lunchtime panel discussion with Frontier Services on Day 4 gave attendees an insight into the life of a Bush Chaplain. Three Frontier Services Bush Chaplains, who are also members of the Assembly, shared in a conversation about their ministry supporting people […]
Freedom Sunday early morning prayer 17th Assembly marked Freedom Sunday for Kanaky and Ma’ohi Nui in morning prayerOn Day 4, 17th Assembly members who gathered for early morning prayer marked Freedom Sunday for Kanaky and Ma’ohi Nui. Rev James Bhagwan, General Secretary of the Pacific Conference of Churches and Pastor Virginia Lavaki led a time […]
Assembly agencies and entities report Members hear reports from UnitingCare Australia, UCA Redress Ltd and Mercer Superannuation Trust. On Day 3 of the 17th Assembly, members heard reports from Uniting Church agencies and UCA entities including UnitingCare Australia, UCA Redress Ltd and Mercer Superannuation Trust. Subscribe to our newsletterIf you want to get the latest […]
A Call to do better The 17th Assembly marks the 30th Anniversary of the Covenant commitment to walk together as First and Second PeoplesMembers of the 17th Assembly were challenged to recommit to the work of reconciliation and justice on Friday night in a celebration of 30 years of covenant relationship as First and Second […]
Joyful celebration welcomes 17th Assembly President President Rev Charissa Suli is installed at St Stephen’s Uniting Church in SydneyThe Uniting Church in Australia has installed its 17th President, Rev Charissa Suli, in a joyous, spirit-filled celebration at a packed St Stephen’s Uniting Church on Gadigal land in Sydney. The historic appointment of Rev Suli as […]