Robin YangRobin has been serving in his role, Young Adults Coordinator for UCA Synod of VIC/TAS, since January 2019. Prior to this, for the past 18 years, he served in five different placements across three states. In his current role, Robin is passionate about supporting, encouraging, nurturing, sustaining, discipling, mentoring, teaching and resourcing youth and […]
Get to know our Advocate Stuart McMillanMeet the Panel MembersRev. Jennie GordonRev. Tim Matton JohnsonAlison Overeem Rev. Seung Jae YeonRev. Michelle CookRev. Thresi Mauboy WohangaraGewa Au
The Assembly affirms our faith in the Crucified and Risen Christ, who constitutes, rules and renews the Church.In the light of this faith, we will live out our covenant as First and Second Peoples, our commitment to being a multicultural Church, oriented towards justice, and that engages constructively with ecumenical partners.The Assembly will be responsive […]
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Back to School Strike 4 Climate – 15 May 2020A nationwide climate action led by school students is taking place on Friday 15 May.Whilst there are many issues of concern during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important not to lose focus on the crucial issues confronting our planet and all creation brought about by climate […]
UCA diversity shines in adversityUniting Church President Dr Deidre Palmer and Rob Floyd and Rev Dr Apwee Ting from the Assembly Resourcing Unit staff held a videoconference catch-up with leaders of nine National Conferences within the UCA on 22 April 2020.The meeting included leaders from our Fijian, Ibero-Latino, Middle East, Korean, Samoan, Tamil, Chinese, Tongan […]
COVID-19 devotions from UCA leadersPresident Dr Deidre Palmer and the Moderators of the six UCA Synods have released a seven-day devotional resource for the Church.”What Sustains Us” is a collective reflection on faith and spiritual practice, shared with love and hope in the time of COVID-19. “I invite Uniting Church members to reflect on: how your faith […]
UAICC UpdateThere are some major changes in the UAICC national leadership.National President Rev Garry Dronfield has tendered his resignation to the UAICC National Executive and the Assembly Standing Committee.Rev. Mark Kickett of the South Australian UAICC has been appointed as interim Chairperson until the next Congress National Conference in April 2021.On behalf of the National […]
Claerwen LittleNational Director UnitingCare AustraliaClaerwen has worked in the community sector for over 35 years and comes to UnitingCare Australia from Uniting in NSW/ACT where she has held senior executive roles in service delivery, advocacy and innovation across 25 years.Claerwen has been responsible for establishing the research and advocacy capability of Uniting as well as […]
Each for Equal – IWD2020The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is “Each for Equal.” It asks us how we will forge a gender equal world, and urges us to celebrate women’s achievement, raise awareness against bias and take action for equality.During my time as President, I have been inspired by the women I have […]