GOING DEEPER Assembly Circles Lenten Bible Study IntroductionGoing deeper this Lent with our Circles of InterestThe Assembly Circles of Interest will be sharing a Lenten Bible Study series over the weeks leading up Easter using the theme “Going Deeper”.The studies will encourage us to ‘go deeper’ into our relationship with God, our community and our world.Each week, […]
Children and Families MinistryMARCH 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!CHILDREN & FAMILIES MINISTRY – MARCH1. IMPORTANT UPDATE re Amplify March 5Participating in Amplify, the country’s largest Children & Families/Youth ministry training event, has […]
‘Yes we celebrate, but things must change’Sunday 13 February 2022 marks the 14th Anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations.On 13 February 2008, then-Prime Minister Kevin Rudd publically apologised on behalf of the Federal Government to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children forcibly removed from their families, communities, culture and country under […]
New partnership with United Methodist Church in the PhilippinesThe Uniting Church in Australia has signed a new partnership agreement with the United Methodist Church in the Philippines (UMCP) strengthening the ties between our churches.The agreement formally recognises the unity and oneness we share in Jesus Christ and commits both Churches to mutually support one another […]
Children and Families Ministry UpdateFEBRUARYThese 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!CHILDREN & FAMILIES MINISTRY – FEBRUARY 20221. Amplify Hubs March 5Amplify is the country’s largest Children & Families/Youth ministry training event. […]
Newly released research Mapping Intercultural Neighbourhoods recommends ways forward for being a multicultural church in a local context. A full draft research report Mapping Intercultural Neighbourhoods in SA: CALD-Intercultural Ministry Survey 2021 has been released by the Mission Resourcing, Synod of South Australia. Seeing cultural diversity as an opportunity of renewal and source of strength, this […]
Churches mark a Day of MourningUniting Church members marked a Day of Mourning on Sunday 23 January 2022 holding worship services which invited people to reflect on the effects of invasion and colonisation on Australia’s First Peoples.More than 60 congregations and communities registered for the Day of Mourning. We share some reflections from UCA members on […]
Calls for more compassion and more places for Afghan refugeesThe Uniting Church has joined with other churches in expressing disappointment with the Federal Government’s latest announcement in response to the plight of refugees from Afghanistan.Immigration Minister Alex Hawke announced that over the next four years 10,000 humanitarian and 5,000 family visas will be set aside […]
The call to put First Peoples firstAs part of a wide consultation process taking place through the Act2 project, the Assembly President and General Secretary held a series of conversations with the Assembly Circles. Nathan Tyson, Anaiwon and Gomeroi man and Manager, First Peoples Strategy and Engagement with the Synod of NSW and the ACT, […]
The Advent gift on Day 24 of Sharing the Joy comes from the Walking Together as First and Second Peoples Circle.Be inspired by these examples from across our church of what it means to walk together as First and Second Peoples. Take part in the Day of Mourning on 23 January 2023. Synod of Victoria and […]