Breaking Every Yoke: A Reflection from AEYA 2026By UCA Assembly, Amelia Lavaki and Christian ConolIn May 2026, four young leaders from the Uniting Church in Australia travelled to Chiang Mai, Thailand, to take part in the Fifth Asian Ecumenical Youth Assembly (AEYA 2026) — a gathering of young Christians from across Asia united […]
Finding Common Ground in the Desert HeartBeneath the expansive skies of Central Australia, church leaders from Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand are gathering this week for a time of shared discernment, strategic collaboration, and deep listening on sacred groundBy Michael ZewdieThis week, in the heart of Anangu Country, a time-honoured expression of ecumenical partnership is […]
Listening to the Household of God Uniting Church President Rev Charissa Suli has written this reflection from Fiji on the Pacific Church’s witness – and the call to listen, be changed and walk together Written by Rev Charissa Suli, President of the Uniting Church in Australia Last week, I had the privilege of gathering […]
Uniting and Lutheran Churches meet for DialogueSubscribe to our newsletterIf you want to get the latest news from the Uniting Church in Australia then subscribe to our weekly newsletter delivered to your inbox.Statement following LCA-UCA Dialogue meeting on Wednesday 11 February 2026 The Uniting Church, as a part of its commitment to the unity of the […]
WCC Beijing 30+ Consultation held in Indonesia The World Council of Churches’ Beijing 30+ Consultation marked 30 years since the 1995 Beijing Platform for Action The World Council of Churches (WCC) concluded its Beijing 30+ Consultation on Sunday after three days of intensive dialogue, theological reflection and advocacy on gender justice. Held in Jakarta, […]
The Uniting Church-Lutheran Dialogue meets in MelbourneImage: The ordination of Maria Rudolph in April this year, one of the first ordinations of women as pastors conducted by the Lutheran Church in Australia. The recent recognition by the LCA that both women and men may be ordained has given renewed energy to the Dialogue’s work on […]
To stay is to love: mission as God’s wounded love Following the World Communion of Reformed Churches General Council two weeks ago, and inspired by the reflections of Rev Dr Allan Boesak, Uniting Church President-elect Rev Dr Paul Goh reflects on love, perseverance and solidaritywritten by Rev. Dr Paul Goh, President-elect, Uniting Church in Australia […]
Reflection from the General Secretary on the WCRC General Council General Secretary Andrew Johnson reflects on the World Communion of Reformed Churches General Council, which closed two weeks ago after 10 days in Chiang Maiwritten by Andrew Johnson, Assembly General Secretary The World Communion of Reformed Churches General Council is a once in seven year […]
2025 President’s Conference to weave faith, justice, community and Tongan hospitality From prophetic voices to young leaders, the conference will celebrate the partnership between the Uniting Church and the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga — and renew a shared call to faith, justice, and discipleship When people gather in the Kingdom of Tonga […]
Reflection from the President: persevere in our witness President Rev Charissa Suli reflects on the World Communion of Reformed Churches General Council, which closed on Thursday after 10 days in Chiang Mai written by Rev Charissa Suli, President of the Uniting Church in Australia It has been almost a week since the 27th General […]