17th Assembly meeting opens Gathering welcomed to Burramattagal lands as Rev Sharon Hollis chairs her final business session as PresidentThe 17th Assembly has officially begun with a Spirit-filled opening day, kicking off this afternoon on Burramattagal land with joyful reunions, Welcome to Country, the Assembly’s first business session and opening worship which centred the gathering […]
Joyful celebration welcomes 17th Assembly President President Rev Charissa Suli is installed at St Stephen’s Uniting Church in SydneyThe Uniting Church in Australia has installed its 17th President, Rev Charissa Suli, in a joyous, spirit-filled celebration at a packed St Stephen’s Uniting Church on Gadigal land in Sydney. The historic appointment of Rev Suli as […]
Pre-Assembly gatherings CALD members and Youthful delegates gather ahead of the 17th Assembly meeting Today, two important pre-Assembly events took place. Youthful delegates of the Assembly came together at Leigh Memorial Church and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) members were hosted at Mascot Wesley Uniting Church. Both gatherings were a source of encouragement, providing information […]
CALD members gather ahead of 17th Assembly The Pre-Assembly gathering for culturally and linguistically diverse delegatesMembers of the 17th Assembly from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds gathered together ahead of the meeting in a joyful celebration of God’s gracious gift of diversity in our Church. Representing the diverse cultural communities which make up the Uniting […]
Meet the 17th President’s Chaplains Meet the people who will companion the incoming President Rev Charissa Suli over the next three years Get to know the chaplains chosen by incoming Uniting Church President Rev Charissa Suli. The chaplains will accompany the President throughout the triennium of her leadership, providing counsel and pastoral care. Subscribe to […]
Final pre-Assembly gathering: Let’s Walk Together The third online pre-Assembly session was held on 3 JulyRev Kath Behan, Assembly National Consultant The members of the 17th Assembly met online last Wednesday evening for a third and final time of community building in the lead-up to the Assembly meeting. Following the journey of community building from […]
Youthful members gather ahead of 17th Assembly The Pre-Assembly gathering for youthful delegatesYouthful delegates gathered today ahead of the 17th Assembly meeting at Leigh Memorial Church in Parramatta, part of Parramatta City Uniting Church (PCUC). They met with incoming President Rev Charissa Suli, learned more about the procedures involved with the Assembly in session and […]
Meet the 17th Assembly teachers and preachers Meet the people who will offer biblical and theological reflection at the 17th Assembly A daily feature of each morning at the 17th Assembly will be worship and teaching from a diverse range of Uniting Church scholars and theologians. Meet the preachers and teachers of the 17th Assembly […]
Introducing the 17th President of the Uniting Church The inspiring story of our next President Rev Charissa Suli and her deep and powerful call to serve Christ in the Uniting ChurchBy Rebecca BeislerFor Rev Charissa Suli it was an Emmaus moment. On the short road between Collaroy and Dee Why on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Charissa felt […]
Five ways to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2024 From this Sunday 7 July until 14 July, Australians will mark NAIDOC Week, an opportunity to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The 2024 NAIDOC Week theme is Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud. The theme honours […]