TOWARDS ZEROConnecting Faith and ActionExplore how you and your faith community can shape a better future for our planet. The Assembly presents the video series Towards Zero produced by Assembly Theologian-in-residence Rev Dr Ji Zhang.In response to the climate crisis, the Uniting Church Assembly has committed to reducing its carbon emissions to net-zero by 2040 under our […]
“Someone that’s there to help me”This week as the Uniting Church marks its first Child Safe Week, we are reminded of our commitment to keeping children and young people safe.Two young congregational members have shared their thoughts on what being safe means to them. Kani says it’s about someone there to help him – like […]
Our Vision for a Just AustraliaAn update of the Uniting Church statement “Our Vision for a Just Australia” expresses our hopes for Australia to be a nation that is just, compassionate, inclusive and courageous.In launching the July 2021 update, President of the Uniting Church in Australia Rev Sharon Hollis said: “With many people in Australia […]
This month the Assembly Resourcing Unit has led a series of online conversations about the intercultural life and ministry of the Uniting Church.In the final Let’s Yarn conversation, Rev Dr Paul Goh will share his research on Intercultural communities within the Synod of South Australia.Mapping Intercultural Neighbourhoods in SA: CALD and Intercultural Ministries Survey 2020-2021This […]
National Day of Prayer for those impacted by COVID Below we share a collection of prayers from UCA members and our church partners for the National Day of Prayer on Sunday 22 August as we pray for all those communities in Australia and across the world impacted by the pandemic. Prayer from Rev Sharon Hollis, UCA President God of […]
Our Intergenerational ChurchIn our Assembly Strategic Plan we identify four key pillars that drive our future work and areas of development needed for the church to move boldly and confidently into the future. One of these pillars is Intergenerational, exploring what it means to welcome, equip and hold together all generations in our Church.Across the month […]
Yarning Circle Gathering 2021In this video attendees at the recent gathering of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) hosted by the Queensland Moderator shared how First Peoples are contributing to the growth and development of the Uniting Church.Participants share about their life and ministry in the Uniting Church and how First Peoples are contributing […]
COVID-19 and the God we meet in sufferingRev Dr Mery Kolimon is Moderator of GMIT, our partner Church in West Timor, Indonesia. Throughout the pandemic, she has shown leadership in public health and coordinated the emergency relief program after the devastation of Cylone Seroja.But in the midst of this busy ministry, and in spite of […]
UAICC responds to United Church of Canada statement on Residential SchoolsPhoto: Hundreds gather in Toronto to honour 215 Indigenous children found buried in British Columbia. (Kirthana Sasitharan/CBC)The Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) has responded to a statement released last week by the United Church of Canada, following the discovery of unmarked graves on […]
Minutes of AppreciationThe 16th Assembly observed a Minute of Appreciation for people who have served faithfully in national roles with the Uniting Church in Australia. Rev Dr Amelia Koh Butler, the advocate for Seeking Common Ground Circle of Interest, was thanked for her work in promoting and and encouraging conversation, sharing information and resources in the […]