This is my Uniting Church Devonport 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 meet the community at Devonport Uniting Church, northwest […]
World Day of Prayer – 1 March 2024By Helen RichmondThe World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical day of prayer led by Christian women on the first Friday in March. This year it will be held on 1 March, 2024. For decades this global ecumenical prayer service has been an opportunity for local churches […]
“Our hearts ache for peace” Uniting Church President Rev Sharon Hollis expresses fresh concerns for the unfolding situation in Gaza Uniting Church President Rev Sharon Hollis has expressed deep concern for the unfolding situation in Gaza and reiterated calls for an immediate ceasefire and protection of innocent civilians. ““We’re watching the unfolding situation […]
Working together on justice for refugees An update from the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce By Assembly Policy and Advocacy Officer Raúl Sugunananthan The Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce (ACRT) met in-person last Friday to plan its work for 2024. The gathering was a fruitful time with representatives from the Salvation Army, Anglican Church, Churches of […]
Historic Conference spotlights First Nations voicesAssembly Policy and Advocacy Officer Raúl Sugunananthan reports back from Raising our Tribal Voice for Justice: An Indigenous Theological RevolutionBy Assembly Policy and Advocacy Officer Raúl SugunananthanThe historic conference, Raising our Tribal Voice for Justice: An Indigenous Theological Revolution, took place last week in Melbourne. Held by the University of […]
This is my Uniting Church Sheffield 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 the beautiful Kentish town of Sheffield […]
Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage Join others walking the length of Gaza during Lent. This Lent, Christian groups from around the globe are launching the Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage. Already, 59 cities in 8 countries are hosting a walk the length of Gaza (about 40km) to raise funds for humanitarian relief and support for refugees. It is […]
Farewelling Rev John Cox The Assembly has given thanks for Rev John Cox after almost eight years and two vital rolesLast week the Assembly gave thanks for the faithful service of Rev John Cox and farewelled him from his role as Director of the Uniting Church National Safe Church Unit.“John has been a passionate advocate […]
Position available: Assembly Communications Officer A part time role in the lead up to the 17th AssemblyThe Uniting Church in Australia is seeking a part time Communications Officer to support the communications work of the Assembly at an exciting time, leading into the 17th Assembly meeting. Working within the Assembly office of the Uniting Church […]
This is my Uniting Church Warwick-Killarney 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. In our first feature for 2024, Rev Ansie Liebenberg shares some […]