Uniting for the VoiceUniting Church Assembly and Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress welcome the campaign for a First Nations VoiceThe Uniting Church in Australia Assembly and the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) welcome the launch of the campaign to vote Yes in the Referendum which seeks the support of the Australian people […]
Each week during Lent, the Assembly will share a short reflection on themes that reflect both the Lenten season of preparing our hearts for Easter and the current season of the Uniting Church as together we reflect on how God is calling us to shape our lives. Each week someone different from across the […]
Children and Families MinistryLENT & EASTER UPDATEThese resources are compiled by Chris Barnett from the Intergenerational Ministry – Children & Families team at equipping Leadership for Mission (eLM) in the Synod of VIC/TAS. Thanks Chris for this valuable resource!LENTEN CHILDREN & FAMILIES MINISTRY1. Amplify Conference (On-line & Regional Hubs) Saturday March 4 AMPLIFY exists to inspire, equip […]
Permanent pathways for refugeesThe Uniting Church Assembly welcomes plans to end temporary visas for refugeesThe Uniting Church in Australia Assembly welcomes news that the Australian Government will end temporary protection visas, providing a permanent pathway for more than 19,000 refugees in Australia.“This decision will mean that thousands of people can start living a life of […]
New Circle AdvocatesAssembly welcomes two new Advocates for the Circles of InterestTwo of the Assembly Circles of Interest have new Advocates stepping into this leadership role.Rev Jon Humphries has taken up the role of Advocate for the Transforming Worship Circle, while Rev Alex Sangster, the previous Advocate for Transforming Worship, is stepping in as Advocate […]
Praying for Turkey and SyriaA huge magnitude 7.8 earthquake on Monday has killed more than 3,800 people across Turkey and northwest Syria, with freezing winter weather adding to the plight of the thousands left injured or homeless and hampering efforts to find survivors. Assembly National Consultant Rev Dr Apwee Ting has offered this prayer in […]
Global ecumenical opportunitiesDiscipleship opportunities for young adult leadersAre you a young adult wanting to grow your discipleship and interested in what it means to be part of a world-wide ecumenical fellowship of faith? Three global opportunities below invite applications from emerging Christian leaders who are seeking to deepen their leadership and faith. We encourage Synods, […]
NYALC Online kicks off The first online NYALC took place on 28 JanuaryPresident Rev Sharon Hollis hosted an online gathering of the National Young Adult Leaders Conference on 28 January. Young adults from South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria joined the Zoom session, which is the first in a series of four online gatherings […]
Day of Mourning 2023Photos from across the Uniting Church Thank you to the many Uniting Church communities who joined to mark the Day of Mourning on the Sunday before 26 January. The observance of a Day of Mourning arises from a request from the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) which was endorsed by the 15th […]
Survival Day Message 2023 “In confronting truth, we may discover justice and healing”Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) Interim National Chair Rev Mark Kickett and Uniting Church in Australia President Rev Sharon Hollis have encouraged UCA members to mark 26 January with respect in a shared Survival Day video message, urging Australians to […]