A Call to do better The 17th Assembly marks the 30th Anniversary of the Covenant commitment to walk together as First and Second PeoplesMembers of the 17th Assembly were challenged to recommit to the work of reconciliation and justice on Friday night in a celebration of 30 years of covenant relationship as First and Second […]
First information session for Act2 Rev Sharon Hollis and Rev Linda Driver introduce the Act2 report and proposals to the 17th AssemblyMembers of the 17th Assembly have had their first opportunity to engage with the Act2 Project report in an information session on Friday afternoon. Now in its fourth year, Act2 is a major national […]
Rev Sharon Hollis gives Retiring President’s address to 17th Assembly Past President shares her commitment to the Covenant, thanks and abiding love for the Uniting ChurchRev Sharon Hollis has delivered her retiring President’s address to the 17th Assembly, expressing her deep gratitude for all the past three years have held and sharing those things which […]
General Secretary (Interim) delivers two reports Rev Lindsay Cullen, Assembly General Secretary (Interim) delivered the General Secretary and ASC report on Day 2Assembly General Secretary (Interim) Rev Lindsay Cullen delivered two reports to 17th Assembly members, the General Secretary and Assembly Standing Commitee (ASC) report. Rev Cullen reported on a busy triennium period for the […]
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Congress report shares joys and sorrows Rev Mark Kickett updates Assembly meeting on behalf of UAICC about the last three yearsIn the first business session of Day 2, the 17th Assembly meeting received a report from the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC). In presenting the report, Rev Mark Kickett, National Chair of UAICC, […]
Day 2 of the 17th Assembly opens with worship Day 2 of the 17th Assembly opened with heartfelt worship, teaching and talanoa and communionOpening worship on day two of the 17th Assembly continued the joy experienced at Rev Charissa Suli’s installation service last night. Rev’s Ellie Elia, Pablo Nunez and Heewon Chang led members in […]
17th Assembly meeting opens Gathering welcomed to Burramattagal lands as Rev Sharon Hollis chairs her final business session as PresidentThe 17th Assembly has officially begun with a Spirit-filled opening day, kicking off this afternoon on Burramattagal land with joyful reunions, Welcome to Country, the Assembly’s first business session and opening worship which centred the gathering […]
Joyful celebration welcomes 17th Assembly President President Rev Charissa Suli is installed at St Stephen’s Uniting Church in SydneyThe Uniting Church in Australia has installed its 17th President, Rev Charissa Suli, in a joyous, spirit-filled celebration at a packed St Stephen’s Uniting Church on Gadigal land in Sydney. The historic appointment of Rev Suli as […]
Pre-Assembly gatherings CALD members and Youthful delegates gather ahead of the 17th Assembly meeting Today, two important pre-Assembly events took place. Youthful delegates of the Assembly came together at Leigh Memorial Church and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) members were hosted at Mascot Wesley Uniting Church. Both gatherings were a source of encouragement, providing information […]
CALD members gather ahead of 17th Assembly The Pre-Assembly gathering for culturally and linguistically diverse delegatesMembers of the 17th Assembly from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds gathered together ahead of the meeting in a joyful celebration of God’s gracious gift of diversity in our Church. Representing the diverse cultural communities which make up the Uniting […]