More to be done on climateAs the COP26 meeting continues in Glasgow, Uniting Church in Australia President Rev Sharon Hollis is encouraging the Australian Government to go further and deeper in its commitment to reduce our impact on climate change.Initial negotiations have led to a global pledge to cut methane emissions, an agreement Australia did […]
Children and Families MinistryNOVEMBER 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!1. Preparing for Advent Wednesdays Nov 10, 17, 24 via ZoomLooking for Advent ideas? Keen to be a bit more […]
On the road to COP26As world leaders make their way to Glasgow for the COP26 meeting this weekend, the Uniting Church joins other advocates in appealing for a co-ordinated global response to protect the future of our natural environment and prevent further humanitarian crisis.An online Refugee conference held last week looked at the growing number […]
Celebrating an intergenerational AdventChris Barnett (Intergenerational Ministry – Children & Families, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania) has shared these two opportunities for ministry agents looking to include creative intergenerational resources and ideas in planning for Advent. Intergenerational is one of the strategic pillars of the Assembly, encouraging us to think about how we make our […]
Thousands sound the alarm on climate changeAcross a huge weekend for climate action, Uniting Church members have joined thousands of young people, other Christians and other faith and community groups at the School Strike 4 Climate and Faiths 4 Climate Justice Day of Action. Here are some great photos from across the country as we […]
Greetings in the name of Christ,As churches consider questions of re-opening, and specifically policies and procedures surrounding whether or not (or in what way) to afford access to buildings and worship services to those who have not received a COVID-19 vaccine, the Assembly’s Growing in Faith panel has collected and produced a range of resources […]
UCA leaders speak: we support climate justice The Uniting Church has a long history of calling for actions and policies that care for God’s creation. Right now it is imperative that we take action on the climate crisis – for future generations, our neighbours under threat, and the flourishing of the world God loves. Ahead […]
Walking on Adnyamathanha Country with Rev Dr Aunty Denise Champion and Rhanee Lester Written by Ian Dempster, UAICC National Administration Assistant and SA Congress Resource Officer Walking on Country is a special experience, enabling participants to catch a glimpse of the world through the eyes of First Peoples. Walking on Adnyamathanha Country is a rare […]
Jewish DialogueExecutive Council of Australian Jewry – Uniting Church in Australia Dialogue The Assembly Standing Committee (ASC) at its first meeting of the new triennium in August re-appointed the UCA members of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) – UCA Dialogue. Membership Appointed for the three years of the triennium, the members are: Tara […]
Lutheran DialogueLutheran Church of Australia – Uniting Church in Australia DialogueThe Assembly Standing Committee (ASC) at its first meeting of the new triennium in August re-appointed the UCA members of the Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA) – UCA Dialogue.MembershipAppointed for the three years of the triennium, the members are:Rev Dr Anna L. Grant-Henderson (UCA co-convener)Rev […]