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Church responds to Bondi attack

Church responds to Bondi attack As the Uniting Church, we express our grief and call for solidarity and peaceThe Uniting Church in Australia expresses its deep sorrow following the attack at Bondi Beach, which NSW Police have identified as a terrorist act. The violence occurred while families and children were gathered to celebrate the start […]

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Bondi tragedy: Pastoral message from President Rev Suli

Bondi tragedy: Pastoral message from President President Rev Charissa Suli offers this pastoral mesage and prayer following the tragic events at Bondi Beach   written by Rev Charissa Suli, President of the Uniting Church in Australia This morning, we wake with heavy hearts following the tragic events at Bondi. As the Uniting Church in Australia, […]

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President's Christmas Message 2025

This Christmas season, President Rev Charissa Suli offers two messages for our community – because the incarnation meets us wherever we are. A Christmas Message of Light and Action In her main Christmas message, President Rev Charissa reminds us of the profound mystery at the heart of our faith: God chose to draw near, entering […]

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President’s reflection: Threads of love across our outback

President’s Reflection: Threads of Love in Griffith and Across the Outback Rev Charissa Suli recently travelled to the NSW Riverina town of Griffith to see first-hand the launch of a new pilot progam for Frontier Services   by Rev Charissa Suli, President of the Uniting Church in Australia In late November I travelled to NSW […]

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WCC Beijing 30+ Consultation held in Indonesia

WCC Beijing 30+ Consultation held in Indonesia The World Council of Churches’ Beijing 30+ Consultation marked 30 years since the 1995 Beijing Platform for Action   The World Council of Churches (WCC) concluded its Beijing 30+ Consultation on Sunday after three days of intensive dialogue, theological reflection and advocacy on gender justice. Held in Jakarta, […]

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Expressions of Interest: AFARC Committee Member

Expressions of Interest: Assembly Finance, Audit and Risk CommitteeExpression of Interest – Committee MemberAssembly Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (AFARC)Uniting Church in Australia (National Assembly)Initial three-year term AFARC is seeking an experienced governance professional to join the Committee for an initial three-year term. AFARC provides independent oversight of finance, audit and risk for the National […]

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Update from the Theology, Formation & Leadership Commission

Commission meets in person for first time It was yet another milestone moment for the Commission for Theology, Formation & Leadership   written by Rev Dr Cathie Lambert, Chair for the Commission for Theology, Formation and Leadership On 10–11 November the Commission for Theology, Formation and Leadership met for the first time in person in […]

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Nextgen leaders head to the bush for new pilot program

Nextgen leaders head to the bush to engage in new pilot program A group of our young church leaders recently journeyed into the NSW Riverina, offering hands-on support to a farming family while discovering the power of service, community, and faith in actionwritten by Justin Ackland, Communications Manager at Frontier Services In late November, twelve […]

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A pastoral reflection on the Wesley LifeForce memorial service

Memorial service makes space for love and grief after suicide The President offers this pastoral reflection following the Wesley Mission LifeForce Suicide Memorial service in Canberra on Monday eveningwritten by Uniting Church President Rev Charissa Suli I had the privilege of representing the Assembly at the Wesley LifeForce Memorial and Sunflower Ceremony in Canberra on […]

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