Ecumenical engagement in the UCA
The Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) in its founding document The Basis of Union, declares its commitment to ecumenism (paragraph 2). The UCA believes Christians in Australia are called to bear witness to a unity of faith and life in Christ which transcends cultural and economic, national and racial boundaries. In response to these ecumenical commitments, since Union, the UCA Assembly of the UCA:
- Established and maintained membership of a range of national, regional and international ecumenical bodies. Synods and other groups also participate in state-based Councils of Churches and local ecumenical groups and activities.
- Developed and continues dialogues with Christian denominations within Australia, in keeping with our commitment to “seeking union with other Churches”.
- Maintained relationships with churches with whom we share a parent communion and have a history of engagement.
- Through UnitingWorld, developed 36 Partner Churches with whom the UCA relates.
UCA ECUMENICAL DIALOGUES
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…
UCA delegation renewed to perservere in their witness After playing a prominent role at the WCRC’s General Council, the UCA delegation heads home renewed and uplifted by the shared witness and unity of the gatheringThe Uniting Church in Australia has played an active and visible role at the 27th General Council of the World Communion…
Changing lives through generosity Rev Dr Paul Goh recently saw first hand the impact of loving hearts giving generously During his current visit to Thailand as a member of the Uniting Church’s delegation for the World Communion of Reformed Churches’ General Council, President-elect Rev Dr Paul Goh has shared in a unique presentation hosted…
MEMBERSHIP OF ECUMENICAL BODIES
Being the national council of the church, the Assembly holds membership of those bodies which are national in nature within Australia and also those which are international in nature.
Currently the UCA nationally maintains membership of:
- National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA)
- Christian Conference of Asia (CCA)
- Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC)
- Methodist Consultative Council of the Pacific (MCCP)
- World Council of Churches (WCC)
- World Methodist Council (WMC)
- World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC)
- Global Christian Forum (GCF)
The Uniting Church Adult Fellowship (UCAF) also participates in some international gatherings including World Federation of Methodist and Uniting Church Women World Assembly.
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