Nuclear-powered submarines not a path to peaceA statement from the Uniting Church in Australia Assembly on the AUKUS agreementThe Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) Assembly expresses its grave concerns with recently announced details of the $368 billion AUKUS security agreement and the plan by Australia to acquire nuclear-powered submarines.“Reliance on weapons for peace and security […]
Protecting the rights of the most vulnerable The Uniting Church Assembly’s submission to the Australian Law Reform CommissionThe Uniting Church Assembly has made a submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) affirming the principle that the safety and care of students be paramount in anti-discrimination legislation regarding Religious Educational Institutions.”The Uniting Church has a […]
New National Director For Frontier ServicesThe Assembly is delighted to announce the Assembly Standing Committee (ASC) has appointed Rob Floyd as the National Director for Frontier Services.““I offer our warmest congratulations to Rob on behalf of the Board and wish him every blessing as he continues to lead Frontier Services.” Subscribe to our newsletterIf you […]
Humans of the Uniting Church Rev Pablo NunezThis 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 […]
Royston follows his dreamUniting Church member Royston Sagigi-Baira is through to the Top 8 on Australian IdolBy Rebecca BeislerSinging in the spotlight to a TV audience of thousands on Australian Idol is a long way from Old Mapoon, the tiny Aboriginal community at the tip of the country where Royston Sagigi-Baira grew up.But for Royston, […]
International Women’s Day 2023 This IWD, joins us for #ThursdaysinBlack to support women impacted by violence On International Women’s Day 2023 we are delighted to join with others around the world in celebrating the women in our lives, communities and the Uniting Church. While a day of celebration and affirmation, International Women’s Day has long […]
Humans of the Uniting Church Kate BartonIn a new regular series this 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 […]
Love over hate Uniting Church members celebrated World Pride joining thousands of others in Sydney’s annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. By Warren TalbotUniting Church members celebrated World Pride on Saturday 25 February, joining thousands of others in Sydney’s annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. It was a joyful celebration despite acts of […]
Humans of the Uniting Church Luke MolkentinIn a new regular series this 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 […]
Uniting for the VoiceUniting Church Assembly and Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress welcome the campaign for a First Nations VoiceThe Uniting Church in Australia Assembly and the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) welcome the launch of the campaign to vote Yes in the Referendum which seeks the support of the Australian people […]