All of This Is Us: 2023 President’s Conference, 26-29 July, RedcliffeBy Bethany Broadstock People from across the Uniting Church gathered for four inspiring days last week at Redcliffe Uniting Church on Gubbi Gubbi land in Queensland for the 2023 President’s Conference. Hosted by Rev Sharon Hollis, the conference created two communities, first gathering around 60 […]
ASC July 2023 UpdateThe Assembly Standing Committee (ASC) met in Sydney from 21-23 July.The Assembly Standing Committee (ASC) met in Sydney from 21-23 July. Read the Update from the meeting below. 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 […]
5 voices on the Voice Five pieces of writing from Uniting Church people on the Voice to Parliament The Voice to Parliament continues to be a defining conversation for our nation this year. There is a lot of talk in the public space and a lot of information to process. Across the Uniting Church, […]
The history of the UCA in 5 artefacts A presentation by Assembly archivist Christine Gordon to the Assembly Standing CommitteeBy Christine Gordon, Assembly ArchivistThe history of the Uniting Church in five artefacts. That was the brief given to Assembly archivist Christine Gordon for a presentation to the Assembly Standing Committee when it met in Sydney […]
From Melbourne to Bunuba CountryWesley College Chaplain Bradon French reflects on a trip for students to Yiramalay Studio SchoolBy Bradon French, Chaplain for Wesley College at Glen Waverley CampusThe students from Wesley College, Glen Waverley campus, recently went to visit Yiramalay Studio School. They have built a unique partnership between themselves and the Bunuba people. […]
Are you thinking about your vote in the referendum? Watch the recording of this online webinar hosted by the Assembly on 16 August to hear from Indigenous leader Noel Pearson and constitutional lawyer Dr Shireen Morris about what a Voice to Parliament would mean for Australia. Subscribe to our newsletterIf you want to get the latest […]
This is my Uniting Church Bangalow-Byron Bay 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! Across the country you’ll find these communities following Jesus, sharing in worship, life and faith, working for the […]
Humans of the Uniting Church Naomi BoultonThis 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 meet […]
Sharing and learning on LGBTIQ+ Inclusion A workshop hosted by the UnitingCare network LGBTIQ+ Community of Practice (CoP).By Rebecca BeislerWhen an opportunity has arisen for Assembly staff to delve deeper into and articulate what it is that we value about working with the Uniting Church, one word that is always mentioned is ‘inclusion’.It was great […]
Unpacking our theological culture The Act2 Project is calling for papers about the theological culture of the Uniting Church. But what is ‘theological culture’?By Andrew Johnson, Act2 Project Lead The 16th Assembly asked the Act2 Project, “[T]o review governance structures and practices that reflect our contemporary context… (and) further develop theological culture of the Uniting […]