Saltbush – Uniting the scattered communityFive years ago, the Synod of NSW and ACT began an innovative ministry that seeks to sustain and nurture communities of faith in rural and remote places. It is called “Saltbush” and its motto “Uniting the Scattered Community” reflects its mandate to encourage and connect communities of faith in the […]
First in-person Pacific-Australian Church Network meetingFirst in-person Pacific-Australian Church Network meetingPCPAN Release / 22 July, 2022CanberraRepresentatives of Pacific and Australian Churches have concluded the first face to face meeting of the Pacific Church Partnership Advisory Network (‘PCPAN’) in Canberra, with a focus on self-determination, Pacific migrant labour, development in the Pacific and an affirmation of […]
New Language Resource HubsPictured here, Rev Enshou Zhu from the Chinese National Conference presents the President with a thanksgiving edition of the Bible to mark 10 years of the Melbourne Chinese Christian Zion Church. Collections of resources in different languages are now available through the Assembly resource library, Illuminate.They were made available as Uniting Church President […]
A catalyst for renewalRev Mat Harry was in his 20s when he first came to faith. As he made the decision to be baptised, Mat says he felt a strong call to ministry. At the time, it was the last thing he wanted to do with his life, but he went on to train as […]
Mission Shaped InnovationIn 2019 Rev Christine Palmer responded to a call from Parramatta Nepean Presbytery to help develop an innovative Uniting Church presence in the growth areas of south-west Sydney. She had completed the one-year Mission Shaped Ministry (MSM) course only the year before, joining a growing cohort of people being equipped for ministry in […]
Picture Above: Art in Faith class at NungalinyaInnovation in faith and art at Nungalinya College Written by Michael Zewdie This week as we celebrate NAIDOC Week 2022, we wanted to highlight the innovation taking place at Nungalinya College and one First Nations artist who is empowering other First Peoples to share their faith and culture. […]
An opportunity to grow in our diversityWritten by Rev Dr Apwee Ting, Assembly National Consultant The 2021 Census has revealed Australia is more culturally and religious diverse than ever. For the first time, first and second generation migrants make up more than half of the Australian population (51.5 per cent). The data released by the Australian […]
A call to be creative, courageous and hopefulWritten by Rev Sharon Hollis, President of the Uniting Church in Australia The 2021 Census figures released last week reflect a trend for people to be less interested in and committed to the Christian faith and organised Christian churches in particular. For the first time, fewer than half […]
Living the Covenant Locally: Your story Living the Covenant Locally is an invitation for Second Peoples of our Church to engage in deep listening, learning, action and meaningful connection with First Peoples. No matter where you are in your covenanting journey, there is a range of written and multimedia resources to help grow your […]
Celebrating Australia’s First Peoples #NAIDOC2022As we mark NAIDOC Week 2022, 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. Reflecting on the theme, Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!, UAICC Interim National Chairperson Rev […]