Weaving our way togetherArtwork for the UAICC National Conference, 13-18 April, 2023The Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress will hold its National Conference this week in Darwin from 13-18 April. UAICC members from across the country will gather over six days, sharing in worship and Bible study, and through input and shared discussion, reflect on […]
Together, Yes Become a host for a conversation about what it means to enshrine an Indigenous Voice in our constitution. The upcoming referendum is a historic opportunity for Australians to acknowledge and honour First Nations people in this land and to walk together as a nation toward a better future. Uniting Church people have an […]
AUKUS Action: Join the ban!Join ICAN Australia in urging the Government to sign onto the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear WeaponsWith a significant shift in Australia’s defence policy under the AUKUS agreement, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) Australia is urging the Albanese Government to honour its commitment to sign the UN […]
Walk for justice for refugees on Palm SundayOn Palm Sunday, as Christians remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and the celebration of God’s kingdom drawing near, people from all walks of life will call for justice and dignity for refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia.Join in the Palm Sunday National Day of Action for justice […]
Supporting a First Nations VoiceThe Assembly Standing Committee declares the support of the Uniting Church in Australia for an an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to ParliamentThe Assembly Standing Committee (ASC) resolved at its recent meeting to declare the support of the Uniting Church in Australia for the proposed change in the Australian Constitution […]
Nuclear-powered submarines not a path to peaceA statement from the Uniting Church in Australia Assembly on the AUKUS agreementThe Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) Assembly expresses its grave concerns with recently announced details of the $368 billion AUKUS security agreement and the plan by Australia to acquire nuclear-powered submarines.“Reliance on weapons for peace and security […]
Continuing WitnessThe 17th Assembly has agreed to recognise three ecumenical documents as “continuing witness” to the Gospel of Jesus Christ”. Click on the link to read the Continuing Witness Task Group’s report to the Assembly and see videos recorded by the Task Group. The Belhar Confession, The Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification and Laudato […]
Uniting for the VoiceUniting Church Assembly and Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress welcome the campaign for a First Nations VoiceThe Uniting Church in Australia Assembly and the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) welcome the launch of the campaign to vote Yes in the Referendum which seeks the support of the Australian people […]
Each week during Lent, the Assembly will share a short reflection on themes that reflect both the Lenten season of preparing our hearts for Easter and the current season of the Uniting Church as together we reflect on how God is calling us to shape our lives. Each week someone different from across the […]
Children and Families MinistryLENT & EASTER UPDATEThese resources are compiled by Chris Barnett from the Intergenerational Ministry – Children & Families team at equipping Leadership for Mission (eLM) in the Synod of VIC/TAS. Thanks Chris for this valuable resource!LENTEN CHILDREN & FAMILIES MINISTRY1. Amplify Conference (On-line & Regional Hubs) Saturday March 4 AMPLIFY exists to inspire, equip […]