Listening to First Nations insightsThree reflections from the UAICC National Conference 2023 shared for National Reconcilation Week National Reconciliation Week (NRW) culminates this Saturday with Mabo Day on 3 June, commemorating Mer Island man Eddie Koiki Mabo and his successful efforts to overturn the legal concept of “terra nullius” which denied Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander […]
Together, YesBecome a host for a conversation about what it means to enshrine an Indigenous Voice in our constitution.The upcoming referendum is a historic opportunity for Australians to acknowledge and honour First Nations people in this land and to walk together as a nation toward a better future. Uniting Church people have an opportunity to […]
Supporting a First Nations VoiceThe Assembly Standing Committee declares the support of the Uniting Church in Australia for an an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to ParliamentThe Assembly Standing Committee (ASC) resolved at its recent meeting to declare the support of the Uniting Church in Australia for the proposed change in the Australian Constitution […]
Uniting for the VoiceUniting Church Assembly and Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress welcome the campaign for a First Nations VoiceThe Uniting Church in Australia Assembly and the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) welcome the launch of the campaign to vote Yes in the Referendum which seeks the support of the Australian people […]
Religious leaders unite for Voice ReferendumReligious leaders urge politicians to work together across party divides to achieve a constitutionally guaranteed First Nations Voice. The Uniting Church has joined a coalition of faith organisations calling on all Federal parliamentarians to co-operate across political divides in support of the upcoming Voice referendum.Signed by UCA President Rev Sharon Hollis, the letter […]
Humans of the Uniting Church Sam GledhillThe Uniting Church is full of wonderful stories. Across the country, there are thousands of faithful people and communities sharing in life and faith, growing disciples, nurturing faith and places of belonging, leading change, experimenting with new things, working for the common good and making God’s mission in the […]
Survival Day Message 2023 “In confronting truth, we may discover justice and healing”Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) Interim National Chair Rev Mark Kickett and Uniting Church in Australia President Rev Sharon Hollis have encouraged UCA members to mark 26 January with respect in a shared Survival Day video message, urging Australians to […]
UAICC National Statement against social injusticeImage: Vigil for Cassius Turvey, Weeip Park in Midland, Perth on 31 October. Credit and thanks to: Marziya MohammedaliThe recent death of young Noongar Yamatji boy Cassius Turvey who was fatally attacked in Perth has gathered a nation in grief.This sorrow echoes the injustice faced by First Peoples, past, present […]
Living the Covenant Locally: Your story Living the Covenant Locally is an invitation for Second Peoples of our Church to engage in deep listening, learning, action and meaningful connection with First Peoples. No matter where you are in your covenanting journey, there is a range of written and multimedia resources to help grow your […]
Today the Uniting Church Assembly and the Walking Together as First and Second Peoples Circle launch a new initiative – Living the Covenant Locally. It is an invitation for Second Peoples of our Church to engage in learning, theological study and action to deepen our relationship with First Peoples, to grow our understanding of the […]