Advent on your doorstep 2022 Assembly Advent Calendar Advent is a time when we gladly, but patiently, anticipate and prepare for the coming of God’s hope, peace, joy, and love among us. For many of us, this preparation largely takes place at home. You might have a candle lighting ritual, daily reflections you engage with or […]
16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence 2022 Every year, for 16 days, people around the world join together in raising their voices for an end to all forms of gender-based violence. The global campaign, 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, begins on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence […]
That’s a wrap on IntergenerationalWritten by Bethany Broadstock My daughter is almost three years old now, and if you’ve ever spent time with an overly verbal toddler or young child you’ll know that ‘why?’ becomes a constant question. Children around this age embody a curiosity about the world that leaves them dissatisfied with hearing about […]
Prayers for West JavaOur hearts and prayers go out to all those affected by the 5.6 magnitude earthquake which struck the town of Cianjur in West Java, Indonesia on Monday. We hold in our prayers our church partners in this region in the days to come. President of the Uniting Church in Australia Rev Sharon […]
Join the Assembly’s Finance, Audit & Risk CommitteeThe Assembly Finance Audit and Risk Committee (AFARC) is seeking a new member to fill a vacancy as an existing member retires in mid 2023. The appointment is for an initial three-year term. The Committee is established pursuant to Uniting Church Regulation 3.7.5.2. Responsibilities of the Committee, as […]
‘Our heart for God’s renewal’: Intergenerational at Trinity Alberton Uniting Church When Pastor Simon Story was called to leadership at Trinity Alberton Uniting Church just outside Adelaide’s CBD, it was a long way from the secular roles he and his partner Leesa had held in the years before. With a strong call to ministry, a passion […]
New Associate General Secretary AppointedThe Assembly is delighted to announce Rev Lindsay Cullen has been appointed by the Assembly Standing Committee to the role of Associate General Secretary. Lindsay is a highly respected, collaborative and creative leader in the Uniting Church. Currently serving as National Consultant with the Assembly Resourcing Unit, Lindsay has played a […]
You’re invited: Act2 Drop-Ins The Act2 Project Team is excited to invite you to a new opportunity to get involved with the Act2 Project. Fortnightly Act2 Drop-Ins are a relaxed and informal opportunity, hosted on Zoom, to chat with some of the Act2 team, hear about the Act2 Project, share your insights and get advice […]
Taking the first step to intergenerational Image credit: GenOn Ministries Facebook page As a Church we are always growing disciples of all ages. From the time we are young children through to the fulfilment of age, we are on a life-long journey of faith and discipleship that, as communities of faith, we’re called by God […]
Reflection 1: Rev Dr Sally DouglasThis reflection is part of a series offered by the Assembly’s Growing in Faith Circle to continue reflection and engagement on the Uniting Church’s founding document, the Basis of Union, 50 years after it was first published. The series was inspired by and is a response to “The Basis of […]