Sharing and learning on LGBTIQ+ Inclusion A workshop hosted by the UnitingCare network LGBTIQ+ Community of Practice (CoP).By Rebecca BeislerWhen an opportunity has arisen for Assembly staff to delve deeper into and articulate what it is that we value about working with the Uniting Church, one word that is always mentioned is ‘inclusion’.It was great […]
Unpacking our theological culture The Act2 Project is calling for papers about the theological culture of the Uniting Church. But what is ‘theological culture’?By Andrew Johnson, Act2 Project Lead The 16th Assembly asked the Act2 Project, “[T]o review governance structures and practices that reflect our contemporary context… (and) further develop theological culture of the Uniting […]
Honouring our UAICC Elders Listening to the stories, faith and hopes of Congress members – a series of videos taken at the UAICC National ConferenceThe theme for this NAIDOC Week celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, recognising and honouring those people who have and continue to be champions for their communities.For the Elders […]
Being an Intergenerational Church Resource papers for those seeking to be a Church in which all ages are welcomed and valuedBy Chris Barnett, Intergenerational ConsultantThe Uniting Church in Australia seeks to be a genuinely intergenerational church in which all ages are welcomed and valued, where every generation is engaged together in active discipleship, growing in […]
What is the Referendum Question? On 19 June 2023, Parliament agreed the Referendum question would be as follows (voters will be asked to vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’): “A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Do you approve this proposed […]
Five ways to celebrate NAIDOC WeekFrom this Sunday 2 July until the following Sunday, 9 July, Australians will mark NAIDOC Week, an opportunity to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We’ve created a list below of five ways you could celebrate NAIDOC Week in your community.“They […]
New Act2 Report is ready to launch The latest report of the Act2 Project is now available and will be formally launched on 13 Julywritten by Bethany Broadstock, Act2 Communications Officer The Act2 Project team is excited to announce the release of the latest Act2 report, Act2: In Response to God’s Call. This is the […]
Closing Uniting in Prayer with thanks Uniting in Prayer closes on 22 June after 26 days. Deep thanks to all who took part – be sure to share your stories with usThursday 22 June marks both the 46th anniversary of the Uniting Church and the end of Uniting in Prayer. This celebration closes 26 days […]
Exploring our precarious times Learn more about one of the key themes of the 2023 President’s ConferenceThere is now just over a month until the 2023 President’s Conference, to be hosted by Uniting Church President Rev Sharon Hollis from 26-30 July at Redcliffe Uniting Church, north of Brisbane. The President’s Conference is a great national […]
What the Voice means to meMessages from Uniting Church people on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice and why they support itOn October 14, all Australians will be invited to vote in a referendum that seeks to recognise and give voice to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia’s Constitution. As we move […]