In 2022, the 16th Assembly resolved “A call to action for climate justice: listening to First Peoples wisdom.” The resolution established a steering group that amongst other things, is tasked with sharing stories, expertise and learnings on effective strategies and resources to reduce emissions, prioritising the wisdom of First Peoples. Towards Net Zero: Good News […]
UAICC National Leadership announcementThe Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) has elected Rev Mark Kickett as its National Chair. Rev Kickett has led Congress as the Interim Chair for the past three years and prior to this was serving with UAICC in South Australia. Rev Kickett said he was looking forward […]
Finding hope in a tiny baby and a stone trough Assembly National Consultant Rev Dr Sunny Chen offers the first of four Advent reflections“And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no place in the guest room.” Luke 2:7 […]
Regenerational Introducing churches to intergenerational worshipAn exciting new resource to introduce your church to intergenerational worship is now available! Regenerational: Introducing churches to intergenerational ministry through gathered worship contains four services to use in gathered worship with all generations together.”An intergenerational community better reflects who we are, and who we are called to be […]
A lament for our timesRev Bec LindsayThis lament was written by Rev Dr Bec Lindsay, Uniting Church minister and sessional lecturer with United Theological College, and is shared with permission.”I lament that we have forgotten how to talk to each other, how to listen across our difference, to the sounds of children playing, preferring instead […]
Qld Synod 37: RenewalQueensland’s 37th Synod has wrapped after 5 days exploring themes of renewal and hope. The meeting commenced at Albert St Uniting Church in Brisbane’s CBD for the induction of new moderator Rev Bruce Moore and a celebration of ministries service, before relocating to its regular home at Alexandra Park Conference Centre on […]
Take our Emissions Survey The Assembly is on a journey to net-Zero emissions by 2040. Help us understand how we’re tracking.Uniting Church communities are invited to take part in a new survey to help the Assembly understand how we are tracking against our goal to reduce our carbon footprint. At the 16th Assembly meeting in […]
General Secretary – AnnouncementUniting Church in Australia Assembly General Secretary Colleen Geyer will step down from her role at the end of December 2023 after eight years offering leadership to the national council of the Church.Making the announcement, Uniting Church President Rev Sharon Hollis praised Ms Geyer for her strong and dedicated leadership during a […]
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Intercultural Neighbouring Sunday Celebrate the cultural diversity at the heart of our Church and explore ways to build intercultural relationships in your neighbourhood.On Sunday 16 July, the Uniting Church will celebrate Intercultural Neighbouring Sunday (INS). Emerging from a decision of the 16th Assembly meeting, it will be the first time Uniting Church communities are invited […]