Anniversary of apology to survivors of institutional child sexual abuseA Joint statement from UCA President Rev Sharon Hollis, National Director UCA Redress Ltd Sarah Lim and National Safe Church Unit Director Rev John Cox.October 22 marks the third anniversary of the National Apology to Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse.On this date, the Uniting Church […]
Deep concern for Lebanon on brink of economic collapseImage: via the ABC (Reuters: Mohamed Azakir/File Photo)The UCA Assembly has been deeply concerned by recent media reports from Lebanon which have been confirmed to us by UCA members who maintain strong church and family connections in Lebanon.“We have watched and heard reports of an economy on […]
Thousands sound the alarm on climate changeAcross a huge weekend for climate action, Uniting Church members have joined thousands of young people, other Christians and other faith and community groups at the School Strike 4 Climate and Faiths 4 Climate Justice Day of Action. Here are some great photos from across the country as we […]
TOWARDS A MORE EQUITABLY RESOURCED & SUSTAINABLE CHURCHThe question of good governance and stewardship is directly related to the question of sustainability and resourcing. The movement of resources to places of most significant potential is hindered by the siloing of such resources into specific Councils of the Church. How can resources be harnessed to serve […]
Church leaders call for climate actionThe Uniting Church has joined churches from across the region in calling on the Australian Government to play its part in global action addressing climate change.The President of the Uniting Church in Australia Rev Sharon Hollis has co-signed an open letter to the Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison expressing a […]
Greetings in the name of Christ,As churches consider questions of re-opening, and specifically policies and procedures surrounding whether or not (or in what way) to afford access to buildings and worship services to those who have not received a COVID-19 vaccine, the Assembly’s Growing in Faith panel has collected and produced a range of resources […]
UCA leaders speak: we support climate justice The Uniting Church has a long history of calling for actions and policies that care for God’s creation. Right now it is imperative that we take action on the climate crisis – for future generations, our neighbours under threat, and the flourishing of the world God loves. Ahead […]
Walking on Adnyamathanha Country with Rev Dr Aunty Denise Champion and Rhanee Lester Written by Ian Dempster, UAICC National Administration Assistant and SA Congress Resource Officer Walking on Country is a special experience, enabling participants to catch a glimpse of the world through the eyes of First Peoples. Walking on Adnyamathanha Country is a rare […]
2021-2022 Lectionary available for downloadWritten by Rev Lindsay Cullen, Assembly National ConsultantThe UCA Lectionary leaflet for 2021-2022, which has been available for sale from MediaCom Education for the past couple of months, is now available for free download below. Each year the UCA puts out a leaflet with a listing of the Lectionary readings for […]
The Uniting Church continues to call on the Australian Government to take further action in response to the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.We have joined calls for Australia to implement a special humanitarian intake to provide safety for people at risk of danger and violence, and permanent protection for those in Australia.There are a number of […]