Category: Humans of the Uniting Church

Calling for nominations: Women of the Uniting Church

Calling for nominations: Celebrating women of the Uniting Church Help us honour the remarkable women of the Uniting Church this International Women’s Day Celebrating Uniting Church Women for International Women’s Day 2026 Every day, in every place across the Uniting Church, women are leading, empowering and inspiring in our church communities and beyond. To mark […]

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Bringing heart, help and happiness to her community

Val Thurston: Bringing heart, help and happiness to her community Op shops have been part of Australian culture for 100 years. At Corrimal Uniting’s shop, volunteer Val Thurston welcomes with warmth all who walk in   This month marks a remarkable milestone in Australian history: the 100th anniversary of the humble op shop. Once viewed […]

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Rev Don Pederick: An extraordinary life and ministry

Rev Don Pederick: An extraordinary life and ministry A faithful servant of the Uniting Church, Rev Don Pederick recently celebrated a milestone birthday and another year of dedicated ministry. We take a moment to honour him   The Uniting Church in Australia has been shaped and sustained by the quiet, steady faithfulness of people like […]

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Following Footsteps, Bringing Hope

Following Footsteps, Bringing Hope Earlier this month, our outback ministry agency Frontier Services commissioned Pastor Kirsty Burgu as its newest Bush Chaplain to stand with those living in the remote West Kimberley region of Western Australia   In the West Kimberley, where ancient and biologically rich landscapes stretch wide beneath an endless sky, a new […]

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Humans of the Uniting Church: International Women's Day

Humans of the Uniting Church International Women’s DayThis year, we’re excited to be featuring some of the inspirational people who make up the Uniting Church. Check out the growing hub of stories here. If you know of someone with a great story to tell, contact us and nominate them to be featured. On International Women’s […]

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