Meet the 17th Assembly Cato Lecturer Korean American theologian Grace Ji-Sun Kim has been announced as the presenter of the 17th Assembly Cato LectureBy Rebecca BeislerThe presenter of the Cato Lecture at the 17th Assembly in July will be Korean American theologian Grace Ji-Sun Kim, a world renowned scholar and expert in intercultural, feminist and […]
Intergenerational Ministry – IntergenEASTER UPDATEThese resources are compiled by Chris Barnett, Executive General Manager of Intergen and originally published by Intergen.INTERGEN EASTER/APRIL UPDATE Intergen Weekly ResourcesPalm Sunday-Good Friday- Easter Sunday resource NEW in 2024!March 17 A Great CrescendoMarch 24 Palm SundayMarch 29 Good FridayMarch 31 Easter Sunday2. Good Friday & Easter Sunday Service IdeasEaster Explore (UCA SA)What’s […]
Uniting Church-Jewish Dialogue A meeting of endings and beginningsThe 53rd meeting of the interfaith dialogue between the Uniting Church in Australia and the Executive Council of Australian Jewry was held on 27 February with 11 representatives joining online from NSW and Victoria.”For the first time in its 30-year history the dialogue met without the presence […]
Yalanya – That’s the way it isA new book sharing the life story of prominent Aboriginal leader Pastor Don BradyA new book shares the life story of prominent Aboriginal leader Pastor Don Brady, a passionate activist and inspirational Methodist pastor whose legacy lives on in the struggle for First Nations justice today.“The driving force behind […]
World Day of Prayer – 1 March 2024By Helen RichmondThe World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical day of prayer led by Christian women on the first Friday in March. This year it will be held on 1 March, 2024. For decades this global ecumenical prayer service has been an opportunity for local churches […]
“Our hearts ache for peace” Uniting Church President Rev Sharon Hollis expresses fresh concerns for the unfolding situation in Gaza Uniting Church President Rev Sharon Hollis has expressed deep concern for the unfolding situation in Gaza and reiterated calls for an immediate ceasefire and protection of innocent civilians. ““We’re watching the unfolding situation […]
Working together on justice for refugees An update from the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce By Assembly Policy and Advocacy Officer Raúl Sugunananthan The Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce (ACRT) met in-person last Friday to plan its work for 2024. The gathering was a fruitful time with representatives from the Salvation Army, Anglican Church, Churches of […]
Historic Conference spotlights First Nations voicesAssembly Policy and Advocacy Officer Raúl Sugunananthan reports back from Raising our Tribal Voice for Justice: An Indigenous Theological RevolutionBy Assembly Policy and Advocacy Officer Raúl SugunananthanThe historic conference, Raising our Tribal Voice for Justice: An Indigenous Theological Revolution, took place last week in Melbourne. Held by the University of […]
Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage Join others walking the length of Gaza during Lent. This Lent, Christian groups from around the globe are launching the Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage. Already, 59 cities in 8 countries are hosting a walk the length of Gaza (about 40km) to raise funds for humanitarian relief and support for refugees. It is […]
“This tough and tender space” Rev Jennie Gordon reflects on the Uniting Church’s Day of MourningRev Jennie Gordon is part of the Shearwater Ministry Team (Cowes, Millowl, Phillip Island) in Victoria. This reflection was originally published in The Fig Tree Worship Resource – Jan 21st, 2024 – Day of Mourning Readings: Jonah 3:1-5, 10. & […]