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 […]
This is my Uniting Church St Andrews Uniting Church, Glenbrook 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! Across the country you’ll find these communities following Jesus, sharing in worship, life and faith, working for […]
Happy Anniversary UCA! Intergenerational ideas to celebrate the Uniting Church AnniversaryOn 22 June 1977, three Australian Christian denominations joined together to form the Uniting Church in Australia. The Uniting Church anniversary is a time to remember the joy of this occasion, to recall the gifts and ministry of those who came before us and to […]
UCA Anniversary message Uniting Church President Rev Sharon Hollis shares this message marking 46 years of the Uniting Church in Australia President Rev Sharon Hollis has shared this video message to mark the anniversary of the Uniting Church in Australia next week on 22 June. “At this moment, we must listen anew to the invitation […]
Uniting Church members honoured Almost 30 Uniting Church members and volunteers have been recognised in the 2023 King’s Birthday HonoursPictured: Heather Bieman OAM, member of Camden Uniting Church. Photo by Camden Uniting Church on Facebook. We celebrate and congratulate the almost 30 Uniting Church members, staff and volunteers honoured for their service to various […]
What does Innovation look like?Assembly Associate General Secretary Rev Lindsay Cullen reports back from the Tongan National Conference and gaming convention OmegaConBy Rev Lindsay Cullen, Assembly Associate General SecretaryOver the past two weekends, I’ve attended two events which couldn’t look more different in some ways, but both of which got me thinking about innovation and […]
Intercultural Neighbouring Sunday Celebrate the cultural diversity at the heart of our Church and explore ways to build intercultural relationships in your neighbourhood.On Sunday 16 July, the Uniting Church will celebrate Intercultural Neighbouring Sunday (INS). Emerging from a decision of the 16th Assembly meeting, it will be the first time Uniting Church communities are invited […]
This Sunday 18 June begins Refugee Week – an opportunity to honour the strength and resilience of refugees and celebrate the many gifts and rich contributions they make to our communities. This year’s theme is Finding Freedom – an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be truly free, and […]
New resource for congregations A two-page explainer and PowerPoint exploring what it will mean to have an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament A new resource on the Voice to Parliament is now available for congregations to use and share. In two pages, it breaks down how the referendum is an opportunity to consider […]