Reflecting on the Basis in different languagesWritten by Rod Floyd, Assembly Associate General Secretary “And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each.” (Acts 2: 6) Right from beginning of Christianity, there was an acknowledgement and celebration of diversity among peoples. On […]
On the road to COP26As world leaders make their way to Glasgow for the COP26 meeting this weekend, the Uniting Church joins other advocates in appealing for a co-ordinated global response to protect the future of our natural environment and prevent further humanitarian crisis.An online Refugee conference held last week looked at the growing number […]
Our Life Together: Reflections on the Basis of UnionThe Act2 project has begun its next phase with the launch of a new series of five reflections on the Uniting Church’s key foundational document, the Basis of Union. Developed for use in a range of settings across the UCA, the studies are designed to foster reflection […]
Celebrating the ministry of Rev Prof Andrew Dutney Uniting Church in Australia President has paid tribute to Rev Prof Andrew Dutney on his resignation as Executive Officer and Principal with Uniting College for Leadership and Theology in the Synod of South Australia. “I give thanks for the enormous contribution Andrew has made to the Uniting Church […]
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 […]