Reflections from international church partners President of Free Wesleyan Church in Tonga, Bishop from the Church of North India and General Secretary of Pacific Conference of Churches share with 17th AssemblyThis morning the 17th Assembly heard reflections from leaders of overseas church partners. Rev Dr Tevita Havea, President of the Free Wesleyan Church in Tonga, […]
Worship Day 6 Two powerful sessions of worship conclude the 17th Assembly meetingAt the conclusion of the 17th Assembly, members gave thanks to God in a powerful and joyful time of worship. Closing Worship commenced with a blessing from the President. Members sang the Covenant Prayer, as put to music by NewLife Church. The President […]
ASC Appointed, new Chairs and Advocates The 17th Assembly elects a new Assembly Standing Committee, New Circle Advocates and Committee ChairsOn the final day of the 17th Assembly, a new Assembly Standing Commitee was announced as well as Advocates for the Assembly Circles of Interest and Chairs for various Assembly Committees. Ballot convenor Scott Ballment […]
17th Assembly recognises significant ministry across the Church Minutes of Appreciation offered for former General Secretary, outgoing Board Chairs and moreToday the 17th Assembly recognised the significant leadership and work of people involved in the life and ministry of the Assembly including those in its committees and agencies. The Minutes of Appreciation were received with […]
Assembly recognises continuing witness The 17th Assembly recognises three ecumenical documents as continuing witness to the Gospel of Christ The 17th Assembly has agreed to recognise three ecumenical documents as “continuing witness” to the Gospel of Jesus Christ”. The Belhar Confession, The Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification and Laudato si’ have been recognised as […]
Affirmation for transgender, intersex and gender-diverse people The 17th Assembly invites congregations and councils of the church to welcome and honour transgender, intersex and gender-diverse people in our Church The Uniting Church Assembly has endorsed a proposal that seeks to affirm, welcome and honour the life and faith of transgender, intersex and gender diverse people in […]
Appreciation for 30 years of NCCA Rev Sharon Hollis moved minute of appreciation recorded by the AssemblyToday, the 17th Assembly gave thanks to God for the work and witness of the NCCA over the last thirty years. Rev Sharon Hollis presented a Minute of Appreciation which was recorded by the meeting. “This is a significant […]
National Safe Church Unit reports General Secretary (Interim) Rev Lindsay Cullen shares on the important work to ensure the Uniting Church is a safe place for all peopleGeneral Secretary (Interim) Rev Lindsay Cullen provided a report from the National Safe Church Unit (NSCU) to the 17th Assembly. The Unit was established in April 2019 in […]
Proposal passed on Mercer Beneficiary Fund Assembly directs the Beneficiary Fund Committee to report to the Assembly Standing Committee as part of a process of monitoring the Mercer Super Trusts sustainable portfolio. The 17th Assembly has passed a proposal directing the Beneficiary Fund Committee to report to the Assembly Standing Committee (ASC) as part of a […]
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, […]