Meet the 17th Assembly Cato Lecturer Korean American theologian Grace Ji-Sun Kim has been announced as the presenter of the 17th Assembly Cato LectureBy Rebecca BeislerThe presenter of the Cato Lecture at the 17th Assembly in July will be Korean American theologian Grace Ji-Sun Kim, a world renowned scholar and expert in intercultural, feminist and […]
Yalanya – That’s the way it isA new book sharing the life story of prominent Aboriginal leader Pastor Don BradyA new book shares the life story of prominent Aboriginal leader Pastor Don Brady, a passionate activist and inspirational Methodist pastor whose legacy lives on in the struggle for First Nations justice today.“The driving force behind […]
World Day of Prayer – 1 March 2024By Helen RichmondThe World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical day of prayer led by Christian women on the first Friday in March. This year it will be held on 1 March, 2024. For decades this global ecumenical prayer service has been an opportunity for local churches […]
“Our hearts ache for peace” Uniting Church President Rev Sharon Hollis expresses fresh concerns for the unfolding situation in GazaUniting Church President Rev Sharon Hollis has expressed deep concern for the unfolding situation in Gaza and reiterated calls for an immediate ceasefire and protection of innocent civilians.““We’re watching the unfolding situation in Gaza closely and […]
Historic Conference spotlights First Nations voicesAssembly Policy and Advocacy Officer Raúl Sugunananthan reports back from Raising our Tribal Voice for Justice: An Indigenous Theological RevolutionBy Assembly Policy and Advocacy Officer Raúl SugunananthanThe historic conference, Raising our Tribal Voice for Justice: An Indigenous Theological Revolution, took place last week in Melbourne. Held by the University of […]
Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage Join others walking the length of Gaza during Lent.This Lent, Christian groups from around the globe are launching the Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage. Already, 59 cities in 8 countries are hosting a walk the length of Gaza (about 40km) to raise funds for humanitarian relief and support for refugees. It is also a […]
Australia Day Honours 2024Read about the recipients from across the Uniting ChurchImage (clockwise): Judith McKay (centre), Jennifer Barnes and Rodney Barnes, the late Rev Don Whebell, Christine Butters, Bruce Murray, Helen Geard. A former moderator, an opera singer, a mining engineer, an historian, a commissioner for Girl Guides Australia, a congregational Elder for four decades […]
Updated Assembly General Secretary ContactsSubscribe 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.From 1 January, all correspondence for the Assembly General Secretary should be directed to Rev Lindsay Cullen who has been appointed General Secretary (Interim) until […]
Unapologetic love Assembly Policy and Advocacy Officer Raúl Sugunananthan offers our fourth Advent reflectionBy Raúl Sugunananthan, Assembly Policy and Advocacy Officer “Justice is what love looks like in public.” Dr Cornel West has famously shared this quote many times. In his 2011 lecture at Howard University, the philosopher, religious scholar and activist elaborates on this […]
Retreat Yourself 2024An opportunity for young adult leaders across the churchRetreat Yourself is coming! A three-day gathering for people aged 18-30 from 2-4 February in Gerringong, on the South Coast of NSW, organised by Pulse, the Youth, Young Adults and Families ministry of the NSW/ACT Synod.Get ready to experience another amazing weekend of community, worship, […]