NAIDOC Week 2022

During NAIDOC Week, the Uniting Church joins with the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) in celebrating Australia’s First Peoples and their place at the heart of our nation and our church. This year's theme is Get Up! Stand up! Show Up!

Thanks to Palawa women Alison Overeem and Grace Williams from Leprena UAICC Tasmania for sharing this NAIDOC Week reflection - The Strength Within - To Takamuna Rrala (to stand, to rise up strong).

The reflection, written by Alison, is available below, in written form or as a video with graphics and production by Grace. Feel welcome to use these reflections in your worship throughout NAIDOC Week. 

Keep an eye on the Assembly website and socials as we share Living the Covenant Locally resources, and a number of other stories and reflections over the next week. 

Other resources

Exploring the Statement from the Heart and care for the environment - South Australian Dialogue of the Roman Catholic and Uniting Churches: A four-part study guide  produced by the dialogue, ideal for group settings where the opportunity to dialogue is encouraged. Each section includes questions for reflection and an invitation to prayer. Read and Download here

Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2022 Video, Synod of NSW/ACT: Nathan Tyson, Manager First Peoples Strategy and Engagement, has recorded a short video resource for NAIDOC Week. Watch here

Through NAIDOC Week we're sharing resources from the Living the Covenant Locally initiative, an invitation to engage in learning, theological study and action to deepen our relationship with First Peoples. Follow along on our Facebook page, or see them below as we add them each day.