Category: Circles

Seventh anniversary of the National Apology

Marking 7 years of the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse The Assembly has released a liturgy and a statement from President Rev Charissa Suli to mark the AnniversaryOn 22 October 2018, former Prime Minister Hon Scott Morrison MP delivered an historic National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child […]

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Embracing a new future together: General Secretary

Embracing a new future together Amid promise and pain, the Assembly’s General Secretary is calling on Uniting Church members to embrace deep, systemic change and live out our faith together by Andrew Johnson, Assembly General Secretary A little over a year ago I stood on the floor of the Assembly in Session to accept the […]

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Celebration of friendship, faith and an enduring bond

A Celebration of Friendship, Faith and an Enduring Bond A historic service last Sunday united Tonga and Australia in a celebration that went beyond diplomatic ties   Last Sunday, the walls of St Stephen’s Uniting Church in Sydney resonated with music, a sense of shared history and gratitude to God, as more than 600 people […]

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Following Footsteps, Bringing Hope

Following Footsteps, Bringing Hope Earlier this month, our outback ministry agency Frontier Services commissioned Pastor Kirsty Burgu as its newest Bush Chaplain to stand with those living in the remote West Kimberley region of Western Australia   In the West Kimberley, where ancient and biologically rich landscapes stretch wide beneath an endless sky, a new […]

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Paul Minty named full-time EO to National Commission

Paul Minty appointed as full-time Executive Officer to National Commission for Governance, Resourcing and Administration Dr Paul Minty brings to the role a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership experience and ministry engagement       Subscribe to our newsletter If you want to get the latest news from the Uniting Church in Australia then […]

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MCIF Conference: shared mission across oceans

Shared mission across oceans The 190th MCIF Conference provided an opportunity to strengthen ties across the Pacific through worship and prayer, as well as dialogue on faith, justice and discipleshipLast week, the 190th annual conference of the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma (MCIF) was held in Suva, where President Rev Charissa Suli represented the […]

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Faith leaders call for generosity in overseas aid

Faith leaders call for generosity in overseas aid UCA’s UnitingWorld among delegation to lobby Federal parliamentariansby Marcus Campbell, Communications Manager at UnitingWorld Last week, Dr Sureka Goringe, National Director of the UCA agency UnitingWorld, joined the Micah Australia Women Leaders Delegation in Canberra for three days of advocacy meetings with Members of Parliament from across […]

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Webinar consultation: Decade of Intercultural Transformation Proposal

  Consultation on a proposal for a Uniting Decade of Intercultural Transformation Co-hosted by the Assembly Being a Multicultural Church Circle and the Assembly Resourcing Unit, join this webinar exploring an exciting possibility   You’re invited! Consultation on a proposal for a Uniting Decade of Intercultural Transformation Following a joyful celebration of the 40th anniversary […]

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Interfaith groups gather to pray for peace in Palestine

Prayer vigil brings people of various faiths together In a telling display of unity, compassion and shared humanity, interfaith communities gathered for a solemn prayer vigil for peace and justice in Palestine   Subscribe to our newsletter If you want to get the latest news from the Uniting Church in Australia then subscribe to our […]

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