Marking ANZAC Day 2024Uniting Church Defence Force chaplains have shared a reflection and prayer for UCA members and communities to mark ANZAC Day either side of national commemorations next Thursday 25 April.The reflection has been offered by Chaplain (Wing Commander) Christine Senini with the Royal Australian Air Force and the prayer by Chaplain (Squadron Leader) […]
God with us in the darkest valley President Rev Sharon Hollis reflects on Psalm 23 in the wake of two violent attacks in Sydney this weekwritten by Rev Sharon Hollis, President of the Uniting Church in Australia This week, many of us will hear Psalm 23 read in our worship services. It is a psalm […]
In 2022, the 16th Assembly resolved “A call to action for climate justice: listening to First Peoples wisdom.” The resolution established a steering group that amongst other things, is tasked with sharing stories, expertise and learnings on effective strategies and resources to reduce emissions, prioritising the wisdom of First Peoples. Towards Net Zero: Good News […]
A Fijian Bible Study A new book of weekly Bible Studies in Fijian based on Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary by Rev Dr Iliesa Jovili MeoThe second volume of the Fijian Bible study written by minister, theologian and author Rev Dr Iliesa Jovili Meo is now available. The new book, written in Fijian, […]
Churches called to act for refugees in response to Migration Bill How you can participate in the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce’s response to impending legislation In the last sitting days of Federal Parliament in March, the Labor Government attempted to push through changes to Australia’s migration laws. Advocates for the rights of refugees and asylum […]
In 2022, the 16th Assembly resolved “A call to action for climate justice: listening to First Peoples wisdom.” The resolution established a steering group that amongst other things, is tasked with sharing stories, expertise and learnings on effective strategies and resources to reduce emissions, prioritising the wisdom of First Peoples. Towards Net Zero: Good News […]
This is my Uniting Church Nightcliff Uniting Church, Darwin In this new regular series we’re excited to be telling some stories of our local congregations and communities of faith – the beating heart of the Uniting Church! Find our growing hub of stories here. This week we’re heading to the Northern Synod, to Nightcliff […]
More than 100 religious leaders call for permanent ceasefire in Gaza Signatories include UCA President Rev Sharon Hollis, UCA Moderators and several other senior UCA leaders Uniting Church President Rev Sharon Hollis, three Uniting Church Moderators and several other senior Uniting Church leaders are among 106 signatories to an Open Letter calling for […]
Breaking bread, forging friendships Rebecca Beisler shares the experience of attending an Iftar meal at the home of a Muslim family on Easter SundayBy Rebecca Beisler On Easter Day I attended an Iftar meal at the home of a Muslim family, a significant gesture of hospitality and friendship which enriched my experience and understanding of […]
Poster in support of a Ceasefire in Gaza The Assembly has made this poster available for Uniting Church people and communities to print, display in homes and churches, and carry with them in their advocacy If you are planning to create big prints or banners of these images and need high resolution files […]