UCA diversity shines in adversityUniting Church President Dr Deidre Palmer and Rob Floyd and Rev Dr Apwee Ting from the Assembly Resourcing Unit staff held a videoconference catch-up with leaders of nine National Conferences within the UCA on 22 April 2020.The meeting included leaders from our Fijian, Ibero-Latino, Middle East, Korean, Samoan, Tamil, Chinese, Tongan […]
COVID-19 devotions from UCA leadersPresident Dr Deidre Palmer and the Moderators of the six UCA Synods have released a seven-day devotional resource for the Church.”What Sustains Us” is a collective reflection on faith and spiritual practice, shared with love and hope in the time of COVID-19. “I invite Uniting Church members to reflect on: how your faith […]
UAICC UpdateThere are some major changes in the UAICC national leadership.National President Rev Garry Dronfield has tendered his resignation to the UAICC National Executive and the Assembly Standing Committee.Rev. Mark Kickett of the South Australian UAICC has been appointed as interim Chairperson until the next Congress National Conference in April 2021.On behalf of the National […]
Claerwen LittleNational Director UnitingCare AustraliaClaerwen has worked in the community sector for over 35 years and comes to UnitingCare Australia from Uniting in NSW/ACT where she has held senior executive roles in service delivery, advocacy and innovation across 25 years.Claerwen has been responsible for establishing the research and advocacy capability of Uniting as well as […]
Being a Safe Church in CyberspaceAs we continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic we are increasingly using various online platforms to stay connected with our colleagues, congregations, students, clients, families and friends. The ability to connect and stay in touch during these uncertain times is hugely beneficial and we must continue to take steps […]
National Redress Scheme – One Year OnThe Uniting Church in Australia is marking a year since joining the Federal Government’s National Redress Scheme (NRS) for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.“The occurrence of abuse in our institutions is part of our history. We do not hide from it but commit to continuing to learn from […]
Arrangements for Holy CommunionThe Assembly has received a number of requests to consider the possibility of Uniting Church congregations conducting Holy Communion online during this period of self-isolation and physical distancing during the Covid-19 crisis.The Assembly is considering this and the Assembly Standing Committee will make a decision by close of business Friday 3 April […]
Support for the most vulnerableThe President of the Uniting Church in Australia, Dr Deidre Palmer, has today written to the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison MP, seeking assurances that all people currently living in Australia, who have no means to return to home countries and no income as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, receive adequate […]
Staying updatedThe fast spread of coronavirus COVID-19 and the rapidly changing official responses makes for a challenging communications environment.Uniting Church Synods have set up web pages for people seeking information or resources in their area. Please refer to the following Synod pages in your local area for the latest information on the church response.NSW/ACT COVID-19 HUBNorthern […]
ASC Update-March 2020Members of Assembly Standing Committee gathered in Sydney from 13-15 March. President Dr Deidre Palmer and Rev Kath Merrifield of Kiama Uniting Church led opening worship, which included a coronavirus-aware sharing of the sacrament of Holy Communion. Dr Palmer preached on John 3:1-17. Assembly Strategic PlanThe ASC approved a new three-year Assembly Strategic Plan […]