Palm Sunday Walk for Refugees 2021This year on Palm Sunday (28th March) Walk for Justice for Refugees is an important opportunity to raise awareness of the continuing injustice and cruelty experienced by refugees and people who are seeking asylum.Starting in the 1980s, churches across Australia joined together on Palm Sunday to march together for peace. […]
The Uniting Church in Australia Assembly is committing to reduce its carbon footprint to achieve net zero emissions by 2040.The commitment forms part of a new Climate Action Plan designed to encourage action across the Church.The Action Plan includes steps to cut back greenhouse gas emissions by 5 per cent per annum, as well as […]
By Gabby CadenheadMy name is Gabby Cadenhead, and I am in my final year of a Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts at the University of Sydney. I worship at Leichhardt Uniting Church.Christian Students Uniting (CSU) is a community of university students on multiple campuses across Sydney and New South Wales united by a […]
#BuildBackBetter The Uniting Church in Australia has outlined a set of principles and key actions that will guide the way to a better future as Australia recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.UCA President Dr Deidre Palmer said the COVID-19 pandemic had highlighted the stark inequality and disparity in our Australian society and exacerbated the disadvantage faced […]
A Justice-Orientated ChurchThe Uniting Church in Australia has always understood itself as being oriented towards justice, sharing in God’s mission which is the reconciliation of the world.Since its inception in 1977, the UCA has spoken out on social and environmental issues of concern and engaged with governments on matters of public policy.Statement to the NationAt […]
Religious FreedomAustralia is currently having a conversation about what it means to enjoy religious freedom and what protections are necessary to ensure all Australians are free from religious discrimination.The Uniting Church has played an active part in this conversation and participated in ongoing consultations with the Federal Government as it considers new Religious Discrimination laws.The […]
Climate JusticeThere is an indisputable link between the human use of fossil fuels which produce greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Across the world, people and other living species are already feeling the disastrous impacts of climate change. Without immediate and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions these impacts are expected to worsen.As Christians, we […]