Raise the Age Support the campaign to Raise the Age of criminal responsibility to keep children in schools and communitiesAustralia imprisons children as young as 10, one of the youngest ages of criminal responsibility in the world. Yet overwhelming evidence from health experts, social workers, Indigenous leaders, legal experts and human rights organisations show that […]
Building foundations for justice and peaceAdvent reflections from Ecumenical Accompaniers in Palestine and IsraelThe Palestine Israel Ecumenical Network (PIEN) has released an Advent resource with week-by week reflections from Ecumenical Accompaniers (EA) who have been deployed in Palestine and Israel. The World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Accompaniment Program in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI) […]
Uniting Church echoes calls for immediate ceasefireThe Uniting Church in Australia Assembly joins the World Council of Churches (WCC) in its demands for an immediate ceasefire and the opening of humanitarian corridors in Palestine and Israel.Photo: A woman walks through Shejaiya, a Gaza neighborhood. Credit: Paul Jeffrey/Life on Earth/WCCThe Uniting Church in Australia Assembly joins […]
Despair and wisdom A reflection from Uniting Church President Rev Sharon HollisBy Rev Sharon Hollis, Uniting Church in Australia PresidentSeveral weeks ago the congregation I was attending sang a hymn by Brian Wren that spoke of some of the attributes of God including the line, ‘wiser than despair’.Since that Sunday I’ve been reflecting on what […]
All-Ages BECOMING online book launch WEDNESDAY 25 OCTOBER 11AM AEDTSubscribe 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.All Ages Becoming: Intergenerational Practice in the Formation of God’s People Join with other ministry leaders […]
Conversations on the Voice Now is the final opportunity to have meaningful conversations with the people around youOne of the most impactful things we can do to support the Voice campaign is have earnest, one-on-one conversations with people we know. Much of our country is still unsure about or disengaged from the process. Call 3 […]
Anniversary of the Apology to survivors of institutional child sexual abuse A statement and a Liturgy of Acknowledgement and LamentJOINT STATEMENT – UCA President, National Director UCA Redress Ltd, Director National Safe Church Unit October 22 marks the fifth anniversary of the National Apology to Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse. Marking this event each […]
Disability Royal Commission final reportUniting Church welcomes the final report of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with DisabilityThe Uniting Church in Australia welcomes the final report of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability, affirming its vision for a more inclusive Australian society. […]
General Secretary – AnnouncementUniting Church in Australia Assembly General Secretary Colleen Geyer will step down from her role at the end of December 2023 after eight years offering leadership to the national council of the Church.Making the announcement, Uniting Church President Rev Sharon Hollis praised Ms Geyer for her strong and dedicated leadership during a […]
Great reads on the VoiceA collection of articles and resources that go a little deeperAre you interested in doing more reading on the Voice to Parliament?With less than a month to go before the referendum is held, campaigning from all over Australia is building momentum. Diverse parts of civil society, including the Uniting Church, are […]