The Uniting Church is made up of many culturally diverse communities that bring their own cultural traditions and different understandings of faith. At Easter, many of our multicultural communities draw upon the rich cultural traditions of Easter in their home countries and the expression and meaning given to Easter in those places. Rev. Ajub Jahja, […]
By Alfian Oematan, Secretary of the UCA Indonesia National Conference The 14th Indonesian National Conference (INC) took place on 5th-7th April 2019, at St Andrew’s Gardiner Uniting Church, Melbourne. The theme was, “Blessed to Bless”. We really feel God’s blessing on us as an Indonesian congregation in the Uniting Church in Australia, but it cannot […]
Levon Kardashian reflects on Easter in his home country of Lebanon and adapting to a different experience in Australia. In our Church which has symbols for everything and everything symbolises something, this Easter I was looking for the symbols my home church has to mark Christ’s death and resurrection, but I could not find them. […]
Fakaalofa atu, Where are we in our multicultural ministry in our Synods, Presbyteries and CALD communities? I’d like to encourage our panel members, the multi/cross cultural workers in all councils of the church and all our circle members to use our Being a Multicultural Church Circle Facebook and the Newsletter as platforms to: engage our […]
By Natalie Martignago, Liuanga Palu and Dr Glen Powell “It was such a significant moment. To be amongst people from different cultures, sharing the love and good news of JESUS CHRIST.” Makarite Erasito Many Cultures, One in Christ is a new worship event held throughout the year in Sydney Presbytery. The event series is designed […]
Sermon by Rev. Charissa Suli at the Induction of Rev Isileli Jason Kioa Induction Service, Saturday 9h February 2019, 3.00pm, Mascot Wesley UCA. Readings: Isaiah 6:1-8, Psalm 138, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Luke 5:1-11 The Lord be with you! I bring you greetings from the National Assembly office and I greet you in the name of […]
Circle Advocate Rev. Dr Matagi Vilitama shares a Christmas message. Christmas is a time for family and community in most cultures. It is one time in the year when families travel to spend quality time with loved ones and enjoy being in communion with one another. In many island cultures, the umu or lovo (earth […]
Rev. Jason Kioa is a Panel Member of the Being a Multicultural Circle. We asked Jason to share a bit about himself.Currently, I am finishing ministry at Dandenong Regional Uniting Church in Melbourne to move to another multicultural congregation, Mascot Wesley Uniting Church in Sydney beginning in February 2019. This is a huge move for […]
By Rev Dr Matagi Vilitama, Being a Multicultural Circle Advocate In a world characterised by globalisation and increasing inter-cultural interaction, it is critical that we engage other cultures and the differing perspectives they offer in our daily experiences both inside and outside worshipping congregations. We trust the work of the Holy Spirit in the weaving […]
Rev Angie Griffin is one of the Panel Members of the Being a Multicultural Circle. We asked Angie to tell us about herself. My full name is Rev Angelina Carmela ‘Angie’ Griffin I am currently in full time placement as Minister for the Grange Cluster congregations in the Henty Region of the Presbytery of Western Victoria. […]