Building Harmony during Ramadan The Uniting Church Assembly hosted its 10th annual Iftar Dinner with Affinity Intercultural Foundation on 28 MarchBy Rebecca BeislerEvery night in the month of Ramadan, as the sun sets, crowds flood the main street of Lakemba in Sydney’s southwest. Muslims and non-Muslim come together to share in the festival Ramadan Nights, […]
Humans of the Uniting Church Rev Deacon Wendy ElsonThis year, we’re excited to be featuring some of the inspirational people who make up the Uniting Church. Check out the growing hub of stories here. If you know of someone with a great story to tell, contact us and nominate them to be featured. This week […]
Walk for justice for refugees on Palm SundayOn Palm Sunday, as Christians remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and the celebration of God’s kingdom drawing near, people from all walks of life will call for justice and dignity for refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia.Join in the Palm Sunday National Day of Action for justice […]
ASC Update March 2023 Voice to Parliament The ASC considered the importance of the national conversation about the referendum regarding the proposed change to the Australian Constitution to recognise an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. Subscribe to our newsletterIf you want to get the latest news from the Uniting Church in Australia then subscribe to our […]
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 […]
Humans of the Uniting Church Lilliani Tahaafe-WilliamsThis year, we’re excited to be featuring some of the inspirational people who make up the Uniting Church. Check out the growing hub of stories here. If you know of someone with a great story to tell, contact us and nominate them to be featured. This week we share […]
#FightRacism The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and Harmony WeekTuesday 21 March is the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD). It is also the beginning of Harmony Week in Australia. As we rejoice in the rich multicultural tapestry of our church and nation as a gift from […]
Nuclear-powered submarines not a path to peaceA statement from the Uniting Church in Australia Assembly on the AUKUS agreementThe Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) Assembly expresses its grave concerns with recently announced details of the $368 billion AUKUS security agreement and the plan by Australia to acquire nuclear-powered submarines.“Reliance on weapons for peace and security […]
Protecting the rights of the most vulnerable The Uniting Church Assembly’s submission to the Australian Law Reform CommissionThe Uniting Church Assembly has made a submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) affirming the principle that the safety and care of students be paramount in anti-discrimination legislation regarding Religious Educational Institutions.”The Uniting Church has a […]
New National Director For Frontier ServicesThe Assembly is delighted to announce the Assembly Standing Committee (ASC) has appointed Rob Floyd as the National Director for Frontier Services.““I offer our warmest congratulations to Rob on behalf of the Board and wish him every blessing as he continues to lead Frontier Services.” Subscribe to our newsletterIf you […]