Reflecting back: what are we hearing? Act2 Project Lead Andrew Johnson shares this Update on the consultation of the Act2 projectBy Andrew Johnson, Act2 Project Lead These reflections flow out of significant consultation undertaken by the Act2 Project Unit from February-April, which has included inviting written responses from church councils across the country, making contact […]
Weaving and Awakening: UAICC National Conference, 13-18 April 2023, DarwinBy Rebecca BeislerThe Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) held its National Conference on Larrakia land in Darwin from 13-18 April, the first time it has come together nationally in five years.The theme “Weaving and Awakening: A Renewal of Faith Community and the UAICC” reflected the […]
Marking ANZAC Day 2023Uniting Church Defence Force chaplains have recorded a scripture reading and prayer for UCA members and communities to mark ANZAC Day this coming Sunday, ahead of national commemorations on Tuesday 25 April.Chaplain John Saunders reads Psalm 46 and Chaplain Santina Waugh shares a prayer inside the All Saints Chapel, Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera […]
Weaving our way togetherArtwork for the UAICC National Conference, 13-18 April, 2023The Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress will hold its National Conference this week in Darwin from 13-18 April. UAICC members from across the country will gather over six days, sharing in worship and Bible study, and through input and shared discussion, reflect on […]
Together, Yes Become a host for a conversation about what it means to enshrine an Indigenous Voice in our constitution. The upcoming referendum is a historic opportunity for Australians to acknowledge and honour First Nations people in this land and to walk together as a nation toward a better future. Uniting Church people have an […]
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 […]