How to connect with the WCC AssemblyThe World Council of Churches (WCC) is right now preparing to welcome over 4000 people from across the global church to Karlsruhe, Germany, for its 11th Assembly. It runs from 31 August – 8 September with some pre-gatherings to be held this weekend, and is the first Assembly in […]
<div class=”vce-asset-background-simple-item” style=”background-image: url(https://uniting.church/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/3-3.png)”></div> One of the most important ways you can put a commitment to being an Intercultural Church into action is to encourage others in your congregation, faith community or small group to learn about being Intercultural. So we’re providing here some excellent study materials, “Building Bridges” and “Living with the Neighbour who […]
<div class=”vce-asset-background-simple-item” style=”background-image: url(https://uniting.church/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2-7.png)”></div> Exploring the Implications of Being Intercultural Approaches to Worship Different cultural traditions sometimes worship in different ways, and a series of small booklets has been produced which enable people to explore some of those differences.Worshipping in Different LanguagesWorshipping the Korean WayWorshipping the Nieuan WayWorshipping the Samoan WayWorshipping the Tongan WayWorshipping the […]
FOUNDATIONAL DOCUMENTSThe Basis of Union The Basis of Union is the foundational theological document whose development and affirmation enabled the union of Congregational, Methodist and Presbyterian churches in Australia in 1977 to form the Uniting Church in Australia.The Basis of Union and Being InterculturalWhat does the Basis of Union say about being an Intercultural Church? […]
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Living as an Intercultural ChurchAn Intercultural church is a church that accepts, supports and celebrates each cultural group. It intentionally encourages all cultural groups to engage in intercultural relationships and share in leadership, mission and ministry.An Intercultural church builds on the idea that Australian society and the Church’s membership are multicultural, and it calls on […]
Why Innovate?Written by Rev Lindsay Cullen, Assembly National ConsultantWhen I speak to people about the need for, or reasons for innovation, there are two themes which predominate. The first is practicality — we need to innovate in order to be relevant, or to connect with our communities or with current cultures and sub–cultures.We’ve seen wonderful […]
First in-person Pacific-Australian Church Network meetingFirst in-person Pacific-Australian Church Network meetingPCPAN Release / 22 July, 2022CanberraRepresentatives of Pacific and Australian Churches have concluded the first face to face meeting of the Pacific Church Partnership Advisory Network (‘PCPAN’) in Canberra, with a focus on self-determination, Pacific migrant labour, development in the Pacific and an affirmation of […]
Our Innovative ChurchEver since it began, the Uniting Church has been challenged to think creatively about how to respond to the calling of God. Innovation is part of our DNA, and our calling to be innovative is more important than ever as we discern where the Spirit is leading us. Innovation is also a key […]
Picture Above: Art in Faith class at NungalinyaInnovation in faith and art at Nungalinya College Written by Michael Zewdie This week as we celebrate NAIDOC Week 2022, we wanted to highlight the innovation taking place at Nungalinya College and one First Nations artist who is empowering other First Peoples to share their faith and culture. […]