Category: News

New Secretariat Leadership Announced

    The Assembly is pleased to announce two new appointments to the Executive Team, both commencing their roles on 1 July. Subscribe to our newsletterIf you want to get the latest news from the Uniting Church in Australia then subscribe to our weekly newsletter delivered to your inbox.Catherine PepperAssociate General Secretary, Strategy & GovernanceCatherine joins the Assembly […]

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Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2026

Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2026NAIDOC Week 2026 (5–12 July) marks 50 years of honouring the voices, cultures and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Uniting Church, together with the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC), gives thanks for this significant milestone and celebrates the enduring strength and leadership of First Nations peoples. […]

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Act2's CGRA enters key phase

Governance, Resourcing and Administration Commission update Executive Officer Dr Paul Minty writes how the Commission for Governance, Resourcing and Administration continues to advance the Act2 vision, with nationwide consultations and key workstreams shaping a more connected, sustainable and mission-focused Uniting ChurchBy Dr Paul Minty, Executive Officer of the Commission for Governance, Resourcing and Administration. The […]

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200 years of Christianity in Tonga

Uniting Church joins Tonga in celebrating 200 years of Christianity UCA President Rev Charissa Suli, alongside Moderators, former missionaries, ministers, young people and members from across Australia joined  the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga in celebrating the bicentenary of the Christian Church in Tonga   Representatives of the Uniting Church in Australia today joined the […]

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2026 Uniting Church Anniversary message UCA President marks Uniting Church’s 49th Anniversary with message of hope and Jubilee     Subscribe to our newsletter If you want to get the latest news from the Uniting Church in Australia then subscribe to our weekly newsletter delivered to your inbox. Uniting Church President Rev Charissa Suli has […]

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Let our faith speak

Let our faith speak   By Dr Sureka Goringe, National Director, UnitingWorld I recently spent two days at the Christian Conference of Asia, sitting with church leaders who between them carry the hopes of 50 million Christians across this region. I asked them what keeps them awake. One challenge they spoke about most often was […]

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Refugee Week 2026: A million stories, one shared humanity

              From 14–20 June, churches, community groups and organisations across Australia will mark Refugee Week 2026, an opportunity to celebrate the courage, resilience and contributions of people who have sought safety and a new beginning in this country. This year’s theme, “A Million Stories”, marks a significant milestone: since […]

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Equitable energy upgrades: caring for people, caring for creation

Equitable energy upgrades:caring for people, caring for creation An environmental initiative, led by Armidale Uniting Church, is helping vulnerable households access the benefits of the clean energy transition, combining practical support, energy justice and community care   By Trevor Brown and Rev Simon Hansford, Armidale Uniting Church In Armidale, on Anaiwan Country on the Northern […]

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