The new edition of With Love to the World is out now For the first time, the resource will include commentaries on Narrative Lectionary readingsWith Love to the World is a daily Bible reading resource, written and produced within the Uniting Church in Australia. For many decades it has followed the Revised Common Lectionary. From […]
New leadership for the Assembly Communications Unit The Assembly has welcomed Bethany Broadstock as National Manager – Media and Communications and farewelled Rebecca Beisler from the roleThe Uniting Church Assembly is pleased to announce the appointment of Bethany Broadstock as National Manager – Media and Communications. Bethany is a former journalist and highly skilled communications […]
New Advocates for the Assembly Circles of Interest Rev Hee Won Chang and Matthew Julius will step into new leadership rolesThe Assembly is pleased to announce two new Advocates for the Assembly Circles of Interest, elected at the 17th Assembly meeting. We welcome Rev Hee Won Chang as Advocate of the Growing in Faith Circle, […]
This is my Uniting Church Hope Uniting Church In this new regular series we’re excited to be telling some stories of our local congregations and communities of faith – the beating heart of the Uniting Church! Find our growing hub of stories here. This week, we head to Maroubra, the lands of the Gadigal […]
School of Discipleship celebrates 20 years Radical discipleship conference hears from Rev Dr Grace Ji-Sun Kim, exploring the Spirit and discipleshipby Abbey Sim, Assembly Communications Officer Over 90 disciples gathered on Burramattagal Land over July 5-7 for School of Discipleship. This annual weekend of theological wrestling and community building celebrated 20 years since the first […]
That’s a wrap on the 17th Assembly meeting The 17th Assembly has wrapped up after six joyful days of fellowship, worship and discernment. As we head home from the triennial meeting, let’s keep weaving Christ’s loveThe 17th Assembly meeting wrapped up in Parramatta on Tuesday afternoon after six days of joyful Christian community, worship, prayer […]
17th Assembly resolved on Act2 The 17th Assembly has adopted three new visions for the life of the Uniting Church, established two new national Commissions and requested further work on the national structure of the UCAThe 17th Assembly has made a series of decisions arising out of the Act2 Project, adopting three new visions for […]
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 […]