TOWARDS A MORE EQUITABLY RESOURCED & SUSTAINABLE CHURCH
The question of good governance and stewardship is directly related to the question of sustainability and resourcing. The movement of resources to places of most significant potential is hindered by the siloing of such resources into specific Councils of the Church. How can resources be harnessed to serve the discerned needs of the collective? We suggest next steps explore a renewed understanding of ‘wealth in common’ across the national Church.
TOWARDS A SIMPLER, MORE STREAMLINED
MODEL OF ORDERING OUR LIFE
Much has changed since union. Our context has shifted dramatically, while membership decline and changing demography are clear. If the administrative and compliance demands of ‘being church’ are sapping members and congregations of energy and vitality, that is a great concern. We recommend next steps explore a leaner, more agile model of governance that allows us to meet legal and social obligations and encourages living out the Gospel in a changing world.
TOWARDS A COHESIVE NATIONAL CHARACTER & VISION
Many are satisfied with the current expression and outworking of Uniting Church identity. For others it is in flux and transition; for others still, it is deeply divided and confused. Seeking cohesive national character will require reconnecting with and a fresh articulation of the foundations and shared understandings and frameworks guiding and uniting the work and witness of the Uniting Church. We suggest next steps explore new opportunities for deep and sustained national collaboration.
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