Nathan TysonNathan is currently the Manager, First Peoples Strategy and Engagement with the Uniting Church in Australia’s Synod of NSW and the ACT.Nathan Tyson is an Aboriginal man of Anaiwon/Gomeroi descent, who has lived most of his life in Sydney.Nathan is a lawyer and long time advocate for the rights of Aboriginal peoples, having worked […]
Rev Dr Michelle CookMichelle is a Deacon and is currently in placement at Nungalinya College, Darwin.Michelle says that her time living in Old Mapoon and seeing the resilience, joy, creativity and sharing in the sorrow and struggles of Old Mapoon people is just one reason she is passionate about this circle – there are so […]
Rev Jennifer (Jennie) GordonJennie is a poet & preacher, mum, wife and daughter, working in the Presbytery of Gippsland, Synod of Vic/Tas. Our Panel
Uniting Church 2021 Christmas MessagesThis Christmas, amid the weariness, anxiety and tension in our world, the birth of Jesus brings hope, says UCA President Rev Sharon Hollis in her first Christmas message.”In coming amongst us as a baby, God enters into all the riskiness of human life,” says Rev Hollis.”The risk of disease and death, of illness […]
The Advent gift on Day 24 of Sharing the Joy comes from the Walking Together as First and Second Peoples Circle.Be inspired by these examples from across our church of what it means to walk together as First and Second Peoples. Take part in the Day of Mourning on 23 January 2023. Synod of Victoria and […]
The Advent gift on Day 23 of Sharing the Joy comes from the Working for Justice Circle.Circle Advocate Rev Loni Vaitohi shares a prayer for Advent reminding us of God’s hope for the whole of creation. A Prayer for AdventO God of love and justice. As we wait in expectation, unite us in hope, peace, […]
The Advent gift on Day 22 of Sharing the Joy comes from the Being A Multicultural Church Circle.Fijian-born Ofa Foiakau takes us to Christmas in a Fijian village, with its sense of celebration, relationship and selfless giving.No mistletoe.No Christmas tree.No fairy lights.No presents.No Santa Claus.No baubles.No pre-Christmas parties.No roast turkey.No Christmas fruit cake.Leading up to […]
The Advent gift on Day 21 of Sharing the Joy comes from the Discipling the Next Generations Circle.Assembly National Consultant Rev Charissa Suli suggests these great intergenerational resources to help you prepare beyond Advent – for Epiphany, Lent and Easter.Click here for the Epiphany series (the first 8 weeks of 2022) and here for the Lent & Easter […]
The Advent gift on Day 19 of Sharing the Joy comes from the Working for Justice Circle.An invitation to a Simple Advent from Earthbeat – reflect on how to simplify and live abundantly in preparation of the joyful hope of Christmas.Read hereFind out more about the CirclesCheck back here as the Advent Calendar unfolds
The Advent gift on Day 17 of Sharing the Joy comes from the Walking Together as First and Second Peoples Circle.Circle Advocate Alison Overeem offers this blessing for ‘new life that sits within’Click to downloadFind out more about the CirclesCheck back here as the Advent Calendar unfolds