We are going on a malaga – buna limurr dharrwuṯthun rrambaŋi At the 15th Assembly in 2018 the UCA affirmed the sovereignty of First Peoples as described in our Preamble to the UCA Constitution and in the Statement from the Heart. The Assembly Standing Committee (ASC) has established a Task Group to look at the […]
In the town of Goolwa in South Australia, growing relationships between local churches has given birth to a new ecumenical group who gather for prayer and fellowship. Rosemary Austin reports on its first gathering. World Day of Prayer, 1st March came from Slovenia. For our town of Goolwa, South Australia this was a wonderful […]
Sunday 2nd to Sunday 9th June 2019 Theme: Justice and only justice you shall pursue (Deuteronomy 16:18-20) By Doug Hewitt Each year the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is jointly promoted by the Vatican Pontifical Council for Christian Unity and the Commission on Faith and Order of the World Council of Churches. Resources for […]
From invisibility to inspiration: the power of story Rev. Heather Griffin, a Seeking Common Ground Panel Member, shares her presentation from the 2018 Parliament of World Religions on Women, Faith and Peacebuilding. Thank you to the Parliament for giving me the opportunity to speak. Thank you too for your attendance here. I am passionate about making our […]
One of my favorites all time worship inspirations passed away earlier this year. Her name was Mary Oliver. Of her many, many great works was this little gem, which, in a way, captures the heart of what worship can be…. “Instructions for living a life. Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.” As folk involved […]
Fakaalofa atu, Where are we in our multicultural ministry in our Synods, Presbyteries and CALD communities? I’d like to encourage our panel members, the multi/cross cultural workers in all councils of the church and all our circle members to use our Being a Multicultural Church Circle Facebook and the Newsletter as platforms to: engage our […]
By Natalie Martignago, Liuanga Palu and Dr Glen Powell “It was such a significant moment. To be amongst people from different cultures, sharing the love and good news of JESUS CHRIST.” Makarite Erasito Many Cultures, One in Christ is a new worship event held throughout the year in Sydney Presbytery. The event series is designed […]
By Nicole Mugford On Thursday when all were gathered at Nunyara, after many had been on the Walking on Country experience or travelling from their homes and workplaces, there was a huge sense of excitement. There was a real sense of anticipation and a joy that we were the Uniting Church gathered together. For me […]
By Siosi Tangi Walking on Country Before NYALC 20 young adults where given the privilege to walk alongside the President of the Uniting Church Dr Deidre Palmer and journey on Ngarrindjeri Country and to the community of Raukkan on the cliffs overlooking Lake Alexandria. Raukkan means “meeting place” in the Ngarrindjeri language – it was […]
Liam Miller is a Panel Member for the Growing in Faith Circle.He introduces himself on video