A loving community in Christ? Andrew Johnson offers the second reflection in a series based on his speech to the 17th Assembly in July This is the second in a series by Assembly General Secretary Andrew Johnson, as he reflects on themes from his speech to the 17th Assembly. Read the first reflection here. A […]
Save the Date! Net-Zero Roundtable #2 Climate champions across the Uniting Church are invited to the second annual national Net Zero roundtable in February 2025Calling all climate champions across the Uniting Church! You’re invited to be part of the Assembly’s second online national Net-Zero roundtable 26 February 2025, 4-6pm AEDT (1pm AWST, 2:30pm ACST, 3pm […]
“Climate justice is a theological imperative” Uniting Church President Rev Charissa Suli shares the sermon she preached at a WCC ecumenical prayer service ahead of COP29The World Council of Churches invited Uniting Church President Rev Charissa Suli to preach at an ecumenical prayer service held on Monday to mark the beginning of the UN Climate Conference […]
UAICC Statement on the passing of Rev Dr Michelle Cook National Chairperson of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress, Rev Mark Kickett, has released a letter of pastoral supportPastoral support letter, from UAICC National Chairperson Rev Mark Kickett Upon the passing of Rev Dr Michelle Cook The UAICC National Chairperson, on behalf of the […]
Intergenerational Ministry – IntergenNOVEMBER UPDATEThese resources are compiled by Chris Barnett, Executive General Manager of Intergen and originally published by Intergen.1. Join the Conversation NZ/AUS Tuesday November 12 1pm AEDT/3pm NZDT Join the Conversation: Perspectives on Intergenerational Ministry is an opportunity to connect via Zoom with people from multiple countries with a passion for intergenerational […]
Open doors and open hearts on the holy island of Iona Uniting Church minister Rev David MacGregor writes about the blessing of a lifetime spending nine weeks with the ecumenical Christian community on Iona, Scotlandwritten by Rev David MacGregor For nine immense weeks from mid-August this year, I served as a full-time volunteer on Iona, […]
Prayer Vigil for Peace in the Holy Land ‘Out of the Depths I cried to you, O Lord’ A vigil of song, silence, love and lament for the Holy Land held on 28 NovemberWe are now more than one year into the devastating Israel-Hamas war ravaging Palestine and the Holy Lands. More than 1,200 Israelis […]
Not on the Titanic: a reflection and a beginning Andrew Johnson offers this reflection as he begins his role as General Secretary of the Assembly this week by Andrew Johnson, Assembly General Secretary “I do not believe we are on the Titanic…” As I step into the role of Assembly General Secretary I have been […]
A call to listen, learn and act for reconciliation President Rev Charissa Suli reflects on her experience attending a parliamentary reception in honour of King Charles and Queen Camilla this week, urging us to pay attention to emerging truthsOn Monday, President Rev Charissa Suli had the privilege of attending a Parliamentary reception for His Majesty […]
“The Gospel to the whole creation”: Meet our President-elect Rev Dr Paul Goh We share an interview filmed at the 17th Assembly following Paul Goh’s election as the next President. He will serve in the Uniting Church’s most senior leadership role from 2027-2030The Assembly is delighted to release this new video introducing you to the […]