Week 1 Going Deeper into the Wilderness
Week 1: Going Deeper into the WildernessFrom the Walking Together as First and Second Peoples CircleThe Colonial wilderness; waranta muylatina (strength within)READINGLuke 4: 1-13 (NRSV)4 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, 2 where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. […]
Going Deeper Assembly Circles Lenten Bible Study
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, […]
UCA extends condolences on the passing of Rev Dr Salim Sahyouni
UCA extends condolences on passing of Rev Dr Salim SahyouniThe Uniting Church is deeply saddened to hear of the recent passing of Rev Dr Salim Sahyouni. Rev Dr Sahyouni was the President of the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon. Prior to this role he served as President of the Supreme Council of the […]
Holiness and Social Justice
Holiness and Social Justice A book commissioned by The Salvation Army and Uniting Church in Australia The Uniting Church in Australia and The Salvation Army have a strong theological commitment to holiness and social justice as a shared understanding of Christian faith and life.The dialogue between the two churches has resulted in this book: ‘Holiness & […]
A Gift from the Assembly Circles For many of us, the birth of Christ will have special meaning this year. After the challenges of 2021, we gladly anticipate and prepare for the coming of God’s hope, peace joy, and love, dwelling among us. As you prepare for the Advent Season, the Assembly Circles of Interest […]
UCA-Jewish Dialogue November 2021
UCA-Jewish Dialogue focus on family and domestic violenceRepresentatives from the Uniting Church in Australia and the Executive Council of Australian Jewry met virtually for the 52nd National Dialogue of the two faith traditions. Newly appointed UCA Co-Chair for the Dialogue Rev Tara Curlewis joined with long time Jewish Co-Chair Mr Jeremy Jones in facilitating the […]
Jewish Dialogue
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 Dialogue
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 […]
Our Vision for a Just Australia: 2025 Election Resource
Our Vision for a Just AustraliaAn update of the Uniting Church statement “Our Vision for a Just Australia” expresses our hopes for Australia to be a nation that is just, compassionate, inclusive and courageous.In launching the July 2021 update, President of the Uniting Church in Australia Rev Sharon Hollis said: “With many people in Australia […]