The Uniting Church continues to call on the Australian Government to take further action in response to the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.We have joined calls for Australia to implement a special humanitarian intake to provide safety for people at risk of danger and violence, and permanent protection for those in Australia.There are a number of […]
Hope and hospitality in a COVID-19 hotspotWhen the Delta variant of COVID-19 struck Sydney in June, it rapidly spread to the city’s southwest. The LGA of Canterbury-Bankstown emerged as a major hotspot topping new 300 cases per day at its peak and more than 9000 cases to date – the highest of any LGA in […]
Called to serve with JesusThe Uniting Church is celebrating the formal admission of Rev Mark Kickett as a Minister of the Word in the UCA. Mark is the National Interim Chair of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC). In a joyful occasion for the UCA, a Service of Admission was held at Adelaide […]
Three takes on an Intergenerational ChurchAs we explore what it means to be an Intergenerational Church, we hear from three people engaged in ministry at a Congregational, Presbytery and Synod level about what it means to be inclusive of all generations in the sharing of our faith and living out God’s mission.Mel Quilliam, Children’s Coordinator, […]
Older Persons Sunday – The wisdom of older peopleThe first UCA Older Persons Sunday is on 3 October. Older people are a vital part of the Uniting Church. UnitingCare Australia National Director Claerwen Little said, “This is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of older people, and to challenge any expressions of ageism.”Assembly President Rev […]
ASC Update August 2021Picture: The August 2021 online ASC meeting The new Assembly Standing Committee (ASC) met together for the first time via video-conference on 27-29 August 2021. President, Rev Sharon Hollis, welcomed members to the first meeting, and presented a report on her first weeks as President. Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) Interim […]
Praying for the Plenary Council UCA President Rev Sharon Hollis has written to Uniting Church congregations and ministers inviting them to pray for the Australian Catholic Church as it begins its historic Plenary Council next month. The Plenary Council is the highest formal gathering of all local churches in a country and will dialogue about […]
“Someone that’s there to help me”This week as the Uniting Church marks its first Child Safe Week, we are reminded of our commitment to keeping children and young people safe.Two young congregational members have shared their thoughts on what being safe means to them. Kani says it’s about someone there to help him – like […]
New ASC begins its work for the trienniumThe newly elected Assembly Standing Committee (ASC) met for the first time over the weekend beginning its work of oversight and leadership for this triennium.Significantly, the members of the committee include the youngest and most diverse representation of Uniting Church members elected to the ASC.UCA President Rev Sharon […]
Vale Aunty Lucy LesterThe Uniting Church in Australia and Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) are mourning the passing of founding member of Congress and Anangu artist and interpreter Aunty Lucy Waniwa Lester. UCA President Rev Sharon Hollis and Interim National Chair for UAICC Rev Mark Kickett have paid tribute to Aunty Lucy who […]