Uniting Church welcomes ceasefire agreement President Rev Charissa Suli has released this statement following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, a historic first step towards lasting peace STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITING CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA REV CHARISSA SULI The Uniting Church in Australia welcomes with joy the […]
Prayer Vigil for Peace in the Holy Land ‘Out of the Depths I cried to you, O Lord’ A vigil of song, silence, love and lament for the Holy Land held on 28 November We are now more than one year into the devastating Israel-Hamas war ravaging Palestine and the Holy Lands. More than […]
Uniting Church President calls the UCA to prayer for the Middle East The Uniting Church in Australia will mark a national Week of Prayer for the Middle East from 29 September – 6 October as bombings kill hundreds in Lebanon President of the Uniting Church in Australia Rev Charissa Suli has called the […]
A statement from the President for the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel President Rev Charissa Suli calls the Uniting Church to prayer for the Holy Land as the World Council of Churches’ World Week for Peace begins STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITING CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA REV CHARISSA SULI […]
Assembly Standing Committee resolution on the Holy Land President Rev Sharon Hollis has written to the Australian government and representatives in the Holy Land to share the Uniting Church’s deep concerns about the Israel-Palestine war The Uniting Church in Australia Assembly has this week sought to highlight and communicate its deep concerns about […]
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 […]
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 advocacy If you are planning to create big prints or banners of these images and need high resolution files […]
“Our hearts ache for peace” Uniting Church President Rev Sharon Hollis expresses fresh concerns for the unfolding situation in Gaza Uniting Church President Rev Sharon Hollis has expressed deep concern for the unfolding situation in Gaza and reiterated calls for an immediate ceasefire and protection of innocent civilians. ““We’re watching the unfolding situation […]
Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage Join others walking the length of Gaza during Lent. This Lent, Christian groups from around the globe are launching the Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage. Already, 59 cities in 8 countries are hosting a walk the length of Gaza (about 40km) to raise funds for humanitarian relief and support for refugees. It is […]
Away in a Manger: Prayer Vigil for Peace in the Holy Land On Zoom, Wednesday 13 December, 7:30pm AEDT As the ceasefire between Israel and Palestine ends, we are again confronted by the unthinkable violence that is taking place. Aid has ceased entering Gaza, hostages continue to be held and bombing has resumed, reminding […]