Welcome to Country: a sacred ritual inviting us all into deeper relationship with this ancient land Uniting Church President Rev Charissa Suli has written a response after two deeply hurtful events related to Welcome to Country ceremonies on Friday sparked painful debate about the place of the custom in public life Rev Charissa Suli, President […]
“We announce that we are one and we are free” Uniting Church Defence Force Chaplains share this beautiful reflection for ANZAC Day Reflection prepared for ANZAC Day 2025 by Rev Kaye Ronalds, Convenor of the Uniting Church Defence Force Chaplains Committee, and Navy Chaplain Rev Andrew Watters. Read by Australian Defence Force Chaplain Rev Santina […]
Uniting Church National Assembly response: Palestinian Visas The Uniting Church National Assembly has responded to an election commitment by the Opposition Leader that visas for Palestinians from Gaza should be reassessed MEDIA RELEASE – 24 APRIL 2025 The Uniting Church in Australia strongly opposes Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s election commitment yesterday that under a Coalition […]
“A shepherd of grace and compassion” Uniting Church President Rev Charissa Suli extends the deepest condolences of the Uniting Church in Australia to the Catholic Church upon the passing of Pope Francis, and pays tribute to the spiritual leader A Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis Rev Charissa Suli, President of the Uniting Church […]
Energy policy: what are the options? A pre-election forum to be hosted by the Assembly and Uniting Climate with input from the Nature Conservation Council of NSWUnderstanding Energy Policy: What are the options? A Uniting Church conversation Confused about energy and its costs? This online forum can help! Uniting Climate and the Uniting Church National […]
Registrations now open! President’s Conference 2025 6-9 November Nuku’alofa, Tonga Dear friends in Christ, I warmly invite you into a space of renewal, reflection, and hope as we gather for the President’s Conference of the Uniting Church in Australia. This is not just another event—it’s an opportunity to come together, to share our […]
“What a powerful witness your ordinations will be” President Rev Charissa Suli has written a letter of prayerful solidarity and support to Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand Bishop Paul Smith, as the Church prepares to ordain its first women Pastors Image: Maria Rudolph (left) and Sue Westhorp (right) are set to become the […]
“Do not linger in the shadows of fear and despair” Uniting Church Easter messages 2025 Easter messages from the President and Moderators of the Uniting Church in AustraliaThe 2025 Easter message from Uniting Church in Australia President Rev Charissa Suli is now here to give hope and inspiration to your Easter season! Inspired by the […]
President’s statement on Constitutional Court of Korea ruling Uniting Church President Rev Charissa Suli has shared a statement and prayer after the Constitutional Court of Korea upheld the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol A Pastoral Statement on the Constitutional Court’s Ruling in South Korea Rev Charissa Suli, President of the Uniting Church in […]
Joint Statement: 2025 Federal Election Leaders in the Uniting Church Assembly, UnitingCare Australia, UnitingWorld and Frontier Services have joined together to welcome the upcoming Federal Election and announce the launch of Uniting Church justice resource Our Vision for a Just AustraliaJoint Statement Uniting Church Assembly, UnitingCare Australia, UnitingWorld and Frontier Services Welcoming the announcement of […]