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 […]
How can you stand with Congress into the future? As she prepares to conclude her Presidency, Rev Sharon Hollis reflect on 30 years of the Covenant and shares her hopes for the future, calling upon the Church to stand with Congress by embodying the Covenant relationship across faith, church life and missionSubscribe to our newsletterIf […]
A farewell to Dwelling After more than two years and almost 40 episodes, we say farewell to the President’s podcastThis week we release a final episode which marks the close of Dwelling, the official podcast of President Rev Sharon Hollis. Sharon herself is interviewed in the podcast’s last conversation, reflecting on her term as President, […]
9 ways to connect with the 17th Assembly Your guide to keeping up with the work of the 17th Assembly meeting from 11-16 July In just one week, from 11-16 July, more than 200 Uniting Church members will gather in Parramatta for the 17th Assembly meeting. This meeting will have many significant moments. We will […]