AUKUS Action: Join the ban!Join ICAN Australia in urging the Government to sign onto the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear WeaponsWith a significant shift in Australia’s defence policy under the AUKUS agreement, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) Australia is urging the Albanese Government to honour its commitment to sign the UN […]
Celebrating Trans Day of Visibility #tdov #beseenToday on 31 March we celebrate Trans Day of Visibility, a day of pride and recognition of trans people, their achievements and experiences. The Uniting Church fundamentally celebrates all God’s people as beloved and made in the image of God. We are committed to seeking to be places of […]
Building Harmony during Ramadan The Uniting Church Assembly hosted its 10th annual Iftar Dinner with Affinity Intercultural Foundation on 28 MarchBy Rebecca BeislerEvery night in the month of Ramadan, as the sun sets, crowds flood the main street of Lakemba in Sydney’s southwest. Muslims and non-Muslim come together to share in the festival Ramadan Nights, […]
Easter Message 2023“In the death and resurrection of Jesus is a call from God to new life in Christ. It is a call from despair to hope, from evil to goodness, from sorrow to joy.” This is the reflection of Uniting Church in Australia President Rev Sharon Hollis in her 2023 Easter message.“Living in Christ […]
Humans of the Uniting Church Rev Deacon Wendy ElsonThis 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 […]
Walk for justice for refugees on Palm SundayOn Palm Sunday, as Christians remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and the celebration of God’s kingdom drawing near, people from all walks of life will call for justice and dignity for refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia.Join in the Palm Sunday National Day of Action for justice […]
ASC Update March 2023 Voice to Parliament The ASC considered the importance of the national conversation about the referendum regarding the proposed change to the Australian Constitution to recognise an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. Subscribe to our newsletterIf you want to get the latest news from the Uniting Church in Australia then subscribe to our […]
Supporting a First Nations VoiceThe Assembly Standing Committee declares the support of the Uniting Church in Australia for an an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to ParliamentThe Assembly Standing Committee (ASC) resolved at its recent meeting to declare the support of the Uniting Church in Australia for the proposed change in the Australian Constitution […]
Humans of the Uniting Church Lilliani Tahaafe-WilliamsThis 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 we share […]
#FightRacism The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and Harmony WeekTuesday 21 March is the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD). It is also the beginning of Harmony Week in Australia. As we rejoice in the rich multicultural tapestry of our church and nation as a gift from […]