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 […]
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 […]