Breaking bread, forging friendships Rebecca Beisler shares the experience of attending an Iftar meal at the home of a Muslim family on Easter SundayBy Rebecca Beisler On Easter Day I attended an Iftar meal at the home of a Muslim family, a significant gesture of hospitality and friendship which enriched my experience and understanding of […]
Uniting Church-Jewish Dialogue A meeting of endings and beginningsThe 53rd meeting of the interfaith dialogue between the Uniting Church in Australia and the Executive Council of Australian Jewry was held on 27 February with 11 representatives joining online from NSW and Victoria.”For the first time in its 30-year history the dialogue met without the presence […]
World Day of Prayer – 1 March 2024By Helen RichmondThe World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical day of prayer led by Christian women on the first Friday in March. This year it will be held on 1 March, 2024. For decades this global ecumenical prayer service has been an opportunity for local churches […]
Reflections on the Pacific Household of FaithA report from the 12th General Assembly of the Pacific Conference of ChurchesBy Rev Lindsay Cullen, Assembly Associate General SecretaryFrom 16-23 November I had the privilege of attending the 12th Assembly of the Pacific Conference of Churches in Nouméa, New Caledonia. This meeting involved delegates from around 30 member […]
The UCA at the Christian Conference of Asia 15th General Assembly From 28 September to 4 October, representatives from member churches and councils across Asia, as well as ecumenical partners, will gather in Kerala, India, for the 15th General Assembly of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA).Held once every five years, it is a significant international […]
Vale Jeremy Jones Uniting Church pays tribute to longstanding Jewish dialogue partner The Uniting Church in Australia has expressed its deep sympathy for the loss of longstanding Jewish dialogue partner and interfaith champion Jeremy Jones. The Jewish and broader Australian community is mourning the passing of Jeremy Jones AM, 64, who is […]
New dual role in Rome Uniting Church Minister Rev Tara Curlewis has been appointed to a new dual role in Rome to strengthen presence of the Reformed ChurchUniting Church minister Rev Tara Curlewis has been appointed to a new dual role within the global ecumenical church. Based in Rome, the role will strengthen the […]
Voice. It’s a Yes from me. A reflection from Alison Bleyerveen after the recent UCA-Jewish Dialogue meetingBy Alison Bleyerveen, UCA member of the Dialogue Executive Council of Australian Jewry – Uniting Church in Australia DialogueVoice. It’s a strong yes from me.I was privileged to be a part of a national conversation between ECAJ (Executive Council […]
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 21-28 May 2023 What makes Christian Unity important? Responses and reflectionsAs we mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, we invited responses from Uniting Church members engaged in the ecumenical and theological space, reflecting on what makes Christian Unity important. “The message of Christian unity is not a sweet occasional […]
Global ecumenical opportunitiesDiscipleship opportunities for young adult leadersAre you a young adult wanting to grow your discipleship and interested in what it means to be part of a world-wide ecumenical fellowship of faith? Three global opportunities below invite applications from emerging Christian leaders who are seeking to deepen their leadership and faith. We encourage Synods, […]