In 2022, the 16th Assembly resolved “A call to action for climate justice: listening to First Peoples wisdom.” The resolution established a steering group that amongst other things, is tasked with sharing stories, expertise and learnings on effective strategies and resources to reduce emissions, prioritising the wisdom of First Peoples. Towards Net Zero: Good News […]
More than 100 religious leaders call for permanent ceasefire in Gaza Signatories include UCA President Rev Sharon Hollis, UCA Moderators and several other senior UCA leaders Uniting Church President Rev Sharon Hollis, three Uniting Church Moderators and several other senior Uniting Church leaders are among 106 signatories to an Open Letter calling for a permanent […]
Poster in support of a Ceasefire in Gaza The Assembly has made this poster available for Uniting Church people and communities to print, display in homes and churches, and carry with them in their advocacyIf you are planning to create big prints or banners of these images and need high resolution files please email comms@nat.uca.org.auSubscribe […]
Marching for justice and peace on Palm SundayIf you or your community are taking part in an event on Palm Sunday we would love to see and share your photos. Use event hashtag #justice4refugees, email photos to comms@nat.uca.org.au, or tag our social media: @unitingchurchau on Facebook, Instagram and X.On Palm Sunday, as Christians remember Jesus’ entry […]
NCCA Statement on Hamas Israel conflict The National Council of Churches in Australia has released a public statement on the conflict in the Holy LandThe National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) has released a public statement on behalf of 13 Australian denominations, including the Uniting Church in Australia, addressing the conflict in Palestine and […]
Week 4: Justice in ActionThis is the final article in a series of articles from the Palestine and Israel Ecumenical Network (PIEN) in the lead up to the World Council of Churches World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel (15-22 September). In 2022 the theme is ‘Faith, Hope and Love in Action: Towards Justice […]
Week 3: Love in ActionThis is the third in a series of articles from the Palestine and Israel Ecumenical Network (PIEN) in the lead up to the World Council of Churches World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel (15-22 September). In 2022 the theme is ‘Faith, Hope and Love in Action: Towards Justice in […]
Week 2: Hope in ActionThis is the second in a series of articles from the Palestine and Israel Ecumenical Network (PIEN) in the lead up to the World Council of Churches World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel (15-22 September). In 2022 the theme is ‘Faith, Hope and Love in Action: Towards Justice in […]
Week 1: Faith in ActionThis is the first in a series of articles from the Palestine and Israel Ecumenical Network (PIEN) in the lead up to the World Council of Churches World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel (15-22 September). In 2022 the theme is ‘Faith, Hope and Love in Action: Towards Justice in […]
Marking the World Week for Peace in Palestine and IsraelImage: Church of the Ascension, seen from the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. Photo by Albin Hillert/WCC written by Uniting Church in Australia President Rev Sharon Hollis Over the next five weeks National Update will feature a series of articles that will lead into the World […]