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 […]
New Commission Members announced Following the naming of the new Chair of the Commission for Governance, Resourcing and Administration and new Chair of the Commission for Theology, Formation and Leadership, the Members for these two Commissions have now been approved. The Uniting Church in Australia Assembly is pleased to announce the appointment of Members to […]
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 currently 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 […]
November 2024 UCA-LCA Dialogue meeting The Lutheran-Uniting Church Dialogue met in early November at the Uniting Church Centre for Theology and Ministry in MelbourneSubscribe to our newsletterIf you want to get the latest news from the Uniting Church in Australia then subscribe to our weekly newsletter delivered to your inbox.By Greg Pietsch, Lutheran co-chair and […]
Emergency Appeal for Lebanon By Michael ZewdieBankstown District Uniting Church in NSW has launched an emergency appeal for Lebanon. With many thousands injured and approximately 1.2 million people displaced following continual strikes by Israel, funds will support the congregation’s partner churches to meet vast needs including supplies for shelters and meals.Subscribe to our newsletterIf you want to get […]