Growing Disciples for all generationsWritten by Rev Charissa Suli, Assembly National ConsultantOver the last six months, with the impact of COVID-19 on the way we gather together, I have noticed a decline in youth and young adults attending worship in their local congregations. This has inspired me to think about new ways to reach out […]
The physicality of graceWritten by Rev Dr Rod Pattenden It often comes as a surprise to realise that the Christian faith not only welcomes but even loves bodies. The central focus of our theology and belief involves birth, life and death and we share the elements of a meal around a table as our central […]
Terror, challenge, and reimagined community in biblical treatments of disability By Rev. Dr Kylie Crabbe It probably won’t surprise any of us that there are passages in the gospels that can be deeply painful for people who identify as living with a disability. In one of my favourite phrases, biblical scholar Sharon Betcher describes, “the […]
By Rev. Dr (Deacon) Andy CalderThe gospel inspires our Uniting Church DNA and faith into responses of justice and care with vulnerable people experiencing stigma and exclusion (in contrast to the Do Nothing Approach).Our faith communities and community service agencies aim to be places of welcome and sanctuary and we celebrate many instances of that […]
Doc.Bytes 2019 DocBytes are short discussion starters exploring Uniting Church understandings and beliefs. The two-page papers are especially aimed at groups though they can also be used for personal reflection. They provide some input, questions, and also point to further reading options. Docbytes 2019 The Assembly Standing Committee has approved the following set of resources […]
By Dr Margaret Campbell I have recently read Rev. Jenny Tymms’ book Deep Work: Spiritual Practice in our Workday World. It is an accessible resource for those looking to grow as disciples of Christ – a beautifully written study for people yearning “to live a rich, soulful, spirit-filled life right in the very midst of […]
By Matthew Julius, Growing in Faith Panel Member As we journey towards Easter we turn particular focus to the central event of our Christian faith: the crucifixion of Jesus the Messiah. There the body of Christ hung dejected and condemned from a Roman cross. It is this event which defines our faith. The Basis […]