Affirmation for transgender, intersex and gender-diverse people The 17th Assembly invites congregations and councils of the church to welcome and honour transgender, intersex and gender-diverse people in our Church The Uniting Church Assembly has endorsed a proposal that seeks to affirm, welcome and honour the life and faith of transgender, intersex and gender diverse people in […]
Appreciation for 30 years of NCCA Rev Sharon Hollis moved minute of appreciation recorded by the AssemblyToday, the 17th Assembly gave thanks to God for the work and witness of the NCCA over the last thirty years. Rev Sharon Hollis presented a Minute of Appreciation which was recorded by the meeting. “This is a significant […]
National Safe Church Unit reports General Secretary (Interim) Rev Lindsay Cullen shares on the important work to ensure the Uniting Church is a safe place for all peopleGeneral Secretary (Interim) Rev Lindsay Cullen provided a report from the National Safe Church Unit (NSCU) to the 17th Assembly. The Unit was established in April 2019 in […]
Proposal passed on Mercer Beneficiary Fund Assembly directs the Beneficiary Fund Committee to report to the Assembly Standing Committee as part of a process of monitoring the Mercer Super Trusts sustainable portfolio. The 17th Assembly has passed a proposal directing the Beneficiary Fund Committee to report to the Assembly Standing Committee (ASC) as part of a […]
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Manual for Meetings 7th President Dr Jill Tabart honoured by 17th Assembly for her role in crucial decisions made in 1994The 17th Assembly has formally recognised 30 years of both the Covenant and the Manual for Meetings, honouring the role played in these historic moments by Dr Jill Tabart, […]
Assembly gives thanks to God and marks the close of the UCAF National Committee The Committee resolved to conclude its work early in 2024 after 42 yearsThe Uniting Church Adult Fellowship (UCAF) National Committee resolved to conclude its ministry in January 2024. In an emotional session of appreciation and blessing this afternoon, the 17th Assembly […]
Worship Day 5 Getting dressed from God’s clothing factoryEach day of the 17th Assembly meeting has begun with a Spirit-filled time of worship, teaching, prayer, singing and connection. Worship has been led by Assembly liturgists, Assembly members and by the President, and the music by the amazing 17th Assembly band. On Day 5, the Call […]
Frontier Services lunch Meet three Bush Chaplains who are members of the 17th Assembly A lunchtime panel discussion with Frontier Services on Day 4 gave attendees an insight into the life of a Bush Chaplain. Three Frontier Services Bush Chaplains, who are also members of the Assembly, shared in a conversation about their ministry supporting people […]
Agency and committee reports on Day 4 Members heard from Audit Finance and Risk, Standards for Ministry, UnitingWorld, Frontier Services and Defence Force ChaplaincyOn Day 4 of the 17th Assembly, members heard reports from Uniting Church agencies, committees and ministries including the Assembly Audit Finance and Risk Committee (AFARC), Standards for Ministry, UnitingWorld, Frontier Services […]
“You alone are my heart’s desire” Rev Dr Bec Lindsay encourages unweaving what keeps us from Christ’s love during worship on Day 4Day 4 of the 17th Assembly meeting commenced with another session of spirit-filled and thought-provoking worship and teaching. 17th Assembly liturgists Rev Pablo Nunez, Rev Hee Won Chang and Rev Ellie Elia led […]