Intergenerational Ministry – IntergenJUNE UPDATEThese resources are compiled by Chris Barnett, Executive General Manager of Intergen and originally published by Intergen.INTERGEN JUNE UPDATE Kids, Families & Church: Ministry Resourcing Day August 13 9.30am-2.30pm Melbourne (North Balwyn) Especially for staff and ministry teams (ordained and lay), this very special resourcing event will assist […]
Anger and heartbreak is rising in Australia over the epidemic of violence against women. In recent weeks, thousands have been protesting across the country following the deaths of seven women in the month of April bringing the 2024 tally to over 30. They are saying that enough is enough, we need action […]
Allyship strong on Uluru Statement from the Heart National Assembly reaffirms commitment on 7th anniversary of the Uluru StatementThe Uniting Church in Australia Assembly has joined over 50 other organisations in reaffirming its commitment to the principles of the Uluru Statement from the Heart: Voice, Treaty and Truth. The Statement of Commitment was released by […]
President at Church of Scotland General Assembly Uniting Church President Rev Sharon Hollis is in Edinburgh this week for the General Assembly and was invited to bring a greetingUniting Church President Rev Sharon Hollis is in Edinburgh this week at the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. The annual gathering brings together 500 church […]
As we mark National Reconciliation Week, we also approach the 30th anniversary of the Covenant between the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress and the Uniting Church in Australia.In the video below, “What does the Covenant mean to me”, hear from Congress and Church leaders as they explore the significance of the Covenant and why […]
Welcome and Safety for All A new Assembly resource for preventing harm from sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts (SOGICE) By Rev Kath Behan, Assembly National Consultant One of the proposals brought to the 16th Assembly meeting in 2022 highlighted the need for discussions around what has become known as SOGICE (sexual orientation and gender identity […]
Save the Date: 30th Anniversary of the Covenant 10 July marks 30 years since the historic signing of a Covenant between the Uniting Church in Australia and the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian CongressThis July the Uniting Church will be marking two significant anniversaries in the life of the church and our relationship with First […]
Anger and heartbreak is rising in Australia over the epidemic of violence against women. In recent weeks, thousands have been protesting across the country following the deaths of seven women in the month of April bringing the 2024 tally to over 30. They are saying that enough is enough, we need action […]
Religious discrimination back on the agenda in 2024 Where have we been and what have we said so far?The debate about Australian religious discrimination legislation is expected to re-emerge again this year. As a tool for Uniting Church members who may be seeking to engage in this issue locally over the coming months, below we […]
Intergenerational Ministry – IntergenMAY/PENTECOST UPDATEThese resources are compiled by Chris Barnett, Executive General Manager of Intergen and originally published by Intergen.INTERGEN MAY/PENTECOST UPDATE A Messy Science Adventure: Faith, Science and the Environment in Conversation (Melbourne and Perth)Looking for ways to engage people right across the age spectrum in the BIG questions around faith, science and the […]