Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Manual for Meetings 7th President Dr Jill Tabart honoured by 17th Assembly for her role in crucial decisions made in 1994The 17th Assembly has formally recognised 30 years of both the Covenant and the Manual for Meetings, honouring the role played in these historic moments by Dr Jill Tabart, […]
Assembly gives thanks to God and marks the close of the UCAF National Committee The Committee resolved to conclude its work early in 2024 after 42 yearsThe Uniting Church Adult Fellowship (UCAF) National Committee resolved to conclude its ministry in January 2024. In an emotional session of appreciation and blessing this afternoon, the 17th Assembly […]
Worship Day 5 Getting dressed from God’s clothing factoryEach day of the 17th Assembly meeting has begun with a Spirit-filled time of worship, teaching, prayer, singing and connection. Worship has been led by Assembly liturgists, Assembly members and by the President, and the music by the amazing 17th Assembly band. On Day 5, the Call […]
Frontier Services lunch Meet three Bush Chaplains who are members of the 17th Assembly A lunchtime panel discussion with Frontier Services on Day 4 gave attendees an insight into the life of a Bush Chaplain. Three Frontier Services Bush Chaplains, who are also members of the Assembly, shared in a conversation about their ministry supporting people […]
Agency and committee reports on Day 4 Members heard from Audit Finance and Risk, Standards for Ministry, UnitingWorld, Frontier Services and Defence Force ChaplaincyOn Day 4 of the 17th Assembly, members heard reports from Uniting Church agencies, committees and ministries including the Assembly Audit Finance and Risk Committee (AFARC), Standards for Ministry, UnitingWorld, Frontier Services […]
“You alone are my heart’s desire” Rev Dr Bec Lindsay encourages unweaving what keeps us from Christ’s love during worship on Day 4Day 4 of the 17th Assembly meeting commenced with another session of spirit-filled and thought-provoking worship and teaching. 17th Assembly liturgists Rev Pablo Nunez, Rev Hee Won Chang and Rev Ellie Elia led […]
Rev Dr Paul Dongwon Goh elected President-elect First Generation Korean Rev Dr Paul Dongwon Goh is the next President-elect of the Uniting Church in Australia and will serve as President from 2027-2030The 17th Assembly has joyfully elected Rev Dr Paul Dongwon Goh as the next President-elect of the Uniting Church in Australia. Paul will be […]
Freedom Sunday early morning prayer 17th Assembly marked Freedom Sunday for Kanaky and Ma’ohi Nui in morning prayerOn Day 4, 17th Assembly members who gathered for early morning prayer marked Freedom Sunday for Kanaky and Ma’ohi Nui. Rev James Bhagwan, General Secretary of the Pacific Conference of Churches and Pastor Virginia Lavaki led a time […]
“The Uniting Church can and must do better” Ngarrindjeri, Kaurna and Narungga man Sean Weetra calls for real commitment to the CovenantThis speech was given by Ngarrindjeri, Kaurna, Narungga man Sean Weetra at the 17th Assembly Nginti ngruntar nankeri, nganawi mitji Sean Weetra. Ngapi Ngarrindjeri, Kaurna, Narungga korni Raukkan-nendi South Australia-ungai (Hello everyone, my name […]
Grace Ji-Sun Kim delivers the 17th Assembly Cato Lecture The 2024 Cato Lecturer urges the church to leave the ‘white Jesus’ behindRenowned Korean-American theologian Rev Dr Grace Ji-Sun Kim has delivered a powerful Cato Lecture to the 17th Assembly, urging the church to take up new tools in the struggle for justice and to leave […]