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 […]
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 […]
Ambassadors for a world without Gender-Based violenceUniting Church in Australia President Rev Sharon Hollis and Assembly General Secretary Colleen Geyer are the newest ambassadors for the global Thursdays in Black movement.Led by the World Council of Churches, Thursdays in Black is an ecumenical campaign that encourages people to speak out against all forms of gender-based […]
Small steps not enough at COP26The Uniting Church in Australia joins with the World Council of Churches and other climate advocates in expressing disappointment with the lack of ambition and inadequate outcomes at the COP26 meeting held over the last two weeks in Glasgow.UCA President Rev Sharon Hollis said while the global talks made some […]
Young UCA members speak for creationUCA members in Sydney on 6 November joined others around the world rallying for a greater commitment to climate action from the COP26 meeting.In the final days of the COP26 talks in Glasgow, young UCA members have shared their reflections on why we must act on climate change, urging our […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]