Referendum result: Let’s make sure we care for one anotherThe Uniting Church in Australia and the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) acknowledge the deep disappointment for many at the referendum result, especially for First Nations people who supported a Voice.“I encourage Uniting Church members, and all Australians, in our conversations and our actions, […]
Praying for peace in the Holy Land Uniting Church President Rev Sharon Hollis has urged Uniting Church members to pray for Palestine and Israel Uniting Church in Australia President Rev Sharon Hollis has urged all members of the Uniting Church to join in prayer for a just peace in Israel and Palestine as violence […]
A prayer for after the Referendum The President has written a prayer for use in worship on 15 October and beyondIn just three days Australians will go to the polls to vote in the Referendum on establishing a Voice to Parliament. As we approach the end of a long campaign and turn to anticipate the […]
Humans of the Uniting Church Rev Dona SpencerThis 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. This week we […]
Referendum Eve Vigil for the Voice Joining across the country in prayer the day before we voteOver the past two weeks, the Uniting Church Assembly has been sharing 14 Days of Prayer for the Voice. On Friday 13 October these prayers will culminate in a national Vigil on the eve of the Referendum, a time […]
8 key takeaways from the Act2 report The Act2 Project released a major new report in June 2023. What have we learned?In June 2023, the Assembly’s Act2 Project released a major report, Act2: In Response to God’s Call. It is the product of seven months of intensive and personal engagement across the whole Uniting Church […]
Conversations on the Voice Now is the final opportunity to have meaningful conversations with the people around youOne of the most impactful things we can do to support the Voice campaign is have earnest, one-on-one conversations with people we know. Much of our country is still unsure about or disengaged from the process. Call 3 […]
Anniversary of the Apology to survivors of institutional child sexual abuse A statement and a Liturgy of Acknowledgement and LamentJOINT STATEMENT – UCA President, National Director UCA Redress Ltd, Director National Safe Church Unit October 22 marks the fifth anniversary of the National Apology to Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse. Marking this event each […]
This is my Uniting Church Hamilton Uniting Church 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 head two hours north of Sydney to the […]
Disability Royal Commission final reportUniting Church welcomes the final report of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with DisabilityThe Uniting Church in Australia welcomes the final report of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability, affirming its vision for a more inclusive Australian society. […]