Youthful delegates gather ahead of 16th AssemblyTwenty youthful members of the 16th Assembly have gathered today ahead of the beginning of the reconvened meeting. The pre-Assembly gathering is an opportunity for youthful members to build community, share their hopes and gain insights into how the meeting works. Members under 30 make up one in 10 […]
16th Assembly renews the CovenantThe reconvened meeting of the 16th Assembly began with a historic renewal of the Covenant between the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) and the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC), reaffirming the place of this relationship at the heart of the UCA. Uniting Church President Rev Sharon Hollis led a […]
10 ways to connect with the 16th Assembly In just a week and a half, from 6-9 May, members of the 16th Assembly will gather for the reconvened meeting on Gubbi Gubbi Country on the Sunshine Coast. The first meeting of 16th Assembly members in July last year was held online for the first time […]
“Love that bears all things”UCA President Rev Sharon Hollis shared this sermon as part of her Installation Service of Worship on 17 July 2021. As I came to write today’s sermon and reflect on today’s readings I thought it could probably be done in two words: God loves. Or a sentence: God loves all of […]
Highlights of the 16th Assembly The first-ever online meeting for the Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia took place over the weekend of 17-18 July.In two historic and joyful moments for the Church, the 16th Assembly installed Rev Sharon Hollis as its third woman President and declared Rev Charissa Suli the new President-elect, the […]
Minutes of AppreciationThe 16th Assembly observed a Minute of Appreciation for people who have served faithfully in national roles with the Uniting Church in Australia. Rev Dr Amelia Koh Butler, the advocate for Seeking Common Ground Circle of Interest, was thanked for her work in promoting and and encouraging conversation, sharing information and resources in the […]
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16th Assembly Elections and AppointmentsExtension of the Assembly General Secretary The 16th Assembly resolved to extend the appointment of Colleen Geyer as the Assembly General Secretary. In making the announcement, President Rev Sharon Hollis spoke warmly of Colleen’s ministry to the Assembly and her gracious and wise leadership. Colleen responded: “The past five and a […]
Rev Charissa Suli announced as President-electRev Charissa Suli has joyfully been declared President-elect of the Uniting Church in Australia. Charissa is the youngest and first person of colour to serve as President-elect, and the second ordained woman. In her response to the announcement Charissa said: “This is truly an historic moment for the Church. This […]
Bible Reflections from Nungalinya CollegeWATCH the Bible Study Reflection in BELOW. A Study Guide for the Bible Reflections is here.First Nations leaders from Nungalinya College have led Bible Reflections in the opening worship on Day 2 of the 16th Assembly. Nungalinya is an ecumenical training college located in Darwin equipping First Peoples for leadership in churches […]