Walking the Path of Peace When Emelia Haskey walks into the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok next month, she will carry with her the prayers, hopes and convictions of her Uniting Church community. Emelia has been selected to take part in the Fifth Global Peace Summit, an international gathering of around 400 […]
Prayers from the Uniting Church Communities for our brothers and sisters in the Jewish communities that have been affected by the tragedy of the Bondi mass shooting.Statement from the National Council of Churches In AustraliaThe National Council of Churches in Australia are shocked and overwhelmed by the murderous events that happened at Bondi Beach last […]
This is my Uniting Church Meet some of the amazing communities that make up the Uniting Church in AustraliaLocal communities of faith are the beating heart of the Uniting Church. In almost every part of the country, you’ll find these communities following Jesus, sharing in worship, life and faith, working for the common good and […]
Take Action for Palestine: Take part in PIEN’s creative actionGather your community to take part in a creative action being coordinated by the Palestine and Israel Ecumenical Network. For the past two years the Palestine Israel Ecumenical Network (PIEN) have produced a video showing Christians holding signs calling for an end to the injustice in […]
Take Action for Palestine: Write to the government Use this template letter made available by the Assembly to write to the Prime Minister, Foreign Minister or your local MP urging action for a just peace and an end to occupation. This letter is based on the official position of the Uniting Church Assembly, […]
Take Action for Palestine: Display a BannerUse this artwork made available by the Assembly to locally print and display a banner at your Church to show your support for peace and justice in Palestine, Israel and the Middle East. There are six designs to choose from: Sop the occupation! Free the hostages! Peace and justice […]
Uniting Church in Australia: statements, articles and resources on Palestine and IsraelSince the horrific attack on Israel by Hamas militants on 7 October 2023, and the devastating military retaliation by Israel in Gaza, the Uniting Church in Australia Assembly has sought to respond to a worsening conflict situation with a commitment to justice and peace. […]
Prayer for the Middle East Following the spate of senseless and violent acts across the Middle East, our President Rev Charissa Suli calls on the Church to respond with fervent prayer for peace, with presence and with prophetic love After the Bombings, A Call to Peace and Prayer As President of the Uniting […]
Meet Rev Dr Cathie Lambert An introduction to the new Chair of the Commission for Theology, Formation and LeadershipCathie Lambert has been a member of the Uniting Church since emigrating to Australia with her family in 1981. She has grown up in the Church taking on various roles throughout her youth and young adulthood. Cathie, […]
Meet Rev David Fotheringham A self-introduction from the new Chair of the Commission for Governance, Resourcing and AdministrationI’m formerly the Moderator of the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania (2022–2025). I was confirmed in the Uniting Church in South Australia, have studied Physics and Theology in SA, the ACT and Victoria, and was ordained in Victoria […]