Season of Creation 2023 Download the Assembly’s Season of Creation resource#justiceandpeaceflow #seasonofcreationUCA Throughout the month of September, Christians across the world will celebrate the Season of Creation, an annual invitation to pray and reflect on our shared call to care for the earth – our common home and the good creation of God. The Season […]
Humans of the Uniting Church Rev Dr Amos LeanaThis year, we’re excited to be featuring some of the inspirational people who make up the Uniting Church. Check out the growing hub of stories here. If you know of someone with a great story to tell, contact us and nominate them to be featured. This week […]
Act2 Report Reflections Richard La’Brooy offers the first in a new series of reflections on the Act2 ReportIn June 2023 the Act2 Project released ‘In Response to God’s Call’, its newest report and the first since the 16th Assembly. Drawing on a deep well of insight gathered over six months of engagement, during which time […]
This Friday 4 August is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day – a celebration of the strengths and culture of First Nations children. This year’s theme “Little Voices, Loud Futures”, acknowledges that a First Nations Voice would amplify the work being done to ensure First Nations children […]
All of This Is Us: 2023 President’s Conference, 26-29 July, RedcliffeBy Bethany Broadstock People from across the Uniting Church gathered for four inspiring days last week at Redcliffe Uniting Church on Gubbi Gubbi land in Queensland for the 2023 President’s Conference. Hosted by Rev Sharon Hollis, the conference created two communities, first gathering around 60 […]
ASC July 2023 UpdateThe Assembly Standing Committee (ASC) met in Sydney from 21-23 July.The Assembly Standing Committee (ASC) met in Sydney from 21-23 July. Read the Update from the meeting below. Subscribe to our newsletterIf you want to get the latest news from the Uniting Church in Australia then subscribe to our weekly newsletter delivered to […]
5 voices on the Voice Five pieces of writing from Uniting Church people on the Voice to Parliament The Voice to Parliament continues to be a defining conversation for our nation this year. There is a lot of talk in the public space and a lot of information to process. Across the Uniting Church, […]
The history of the UCA in 5 artefacts A presentation by Assembly archivist Christine Gordon to the Assembly Standing CommitteeBy Christine Gordon, Assembly ArchivistThe history of the Uniting Church in five artefacts. That was the brief given to Assembly archivist Christine Gordon for a presentation to the Assembly Standing Committee when it met in Sydney […]
From Melbourne to Bunuba CountryWesley College Chaplain Bradon French reflects on a trip for students to Yiramalay Studio SchoolBy Bradon French, Chaplain for Wesley College at Glen Waverley CampusThe students from Wesley College, Glen Waverley campus, recently went to visit Yiramalay Studio School. They have built a unique partnership between themselves and the Bunuba people. […]
Are you thinking about your vote in the referendum? Watch the recording of this online webinar hosted by the Assembly on 16 August to hear from Indigenous leader Noel Pearson and constitutional lawyer Dr Shireen Morris about what a Voice to Parliament would mean for Australia. Subscribe to our newsletterIf you want to get the latest […]