Our Voice for Justice
The Uniting Church in Australia has always understood itself as being oriented towards justice, sharing in God’s mission which is the reconciliation of the world. Since its inception in 1977 the UCA has been speaking out on social and environmental issues of concern and engaging with governments on matters of public policy.
At its first Assembly meeting in 1977 the UCA made a Statement to the Nation, which affirmed the importance of every human being and pledged the Church to seek the correction of injustices wherever they occur.
This Circle is a place for people who are passionate about our commitment to pursue a just and peaceful world, to uphold human rights for all people and to care for the environment. Contribute to how we as a national church live out this call to be a prophetic voice for justice in our church, our communities and our world.
The Uniting Church statement “Our Vision for a Just Australia” expresses our hopes for Australia to be a nation that is just, compassionate, inclusive and courageous.
In launching the July 2021 update, President of the Uniting Church in Australia Rev Sharon Hollis said: "In the Uniting Church, and as followers of Jesus, we believe we are called to participate in God’s life-giving mission in the world. This calls us to be communities of justice and mercy, embodying God’s love, peace and reconciliation so that all people and all creation might share abundant life."
The statement is a collaboration of those engaged in working for justice across the Church and articulates the hopes and vision of the UCA in seven foundational areas.
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