Young UCA members speak for creationUCA members in Sydney on 6 November joined others around the world rallying for a greater commitment to climate action from the COP26 meeting.In the final days of the COP26 talks in Glasgow, young UCA members have shared their reflections on why we must act on climate change, urging our […]
More to be done on climateAs the COP26 meeting continues in Glasgow, Uniting Church in Australia President Rev Sharon Hollis is encouraging the Australian Government to go further and deeper in its commitment to reduce our impact on climate change.Initial negotiations have led to a global pledge to cut methane emissions, an agreement Australia did […]
Reflecting on the Basis in different languagesWritten by Rod Floyd, Assembly Associate General Secretary “And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each.” (Acts 2: 6) Right from beginning of Christianity, there was an acknowledgement and celebration of diversity among peoples. On […]
On the road to COP26As world leaders make their way to Glasgow for the COP26 meeting this weekend, the Uniting Church joins other advocates in appealing for a co-ordinated global response to protect the future of our natural environment and prevent further humanitarian crisis.An online Refugee conference held last week looked at the growing number […]
Our Life Together: Reflections on the Basis of UnionThe Act2 project has begun its next phase with the launch of a new series of five reflections on the Uniting Church’s key foundational document, the Basis of Union. Developed for use in a range of settings across the UCA, the studies are designed to foster reflection […]
Celebrating the ministry of Rev Prof Andrew Dutney Uniting Church in Australia President has paid tribute to Rev Prof Andrew Dutney on his resignation as Executive Officer and Principal with Uniting College for Leadership and Theology in the Synod of South Australia. “I give thanks for the enormous contribution Andrew has made to the Uniting Church […]
Anniversary of apology to survivors of institutional child sexual abuseA Joint statement from UCA President Rev Sharon Hollis, National Director UCA Redress Ltd Sarah Lim and National Safe Church Unit Director Rev John Cox.October 22 marks the third anniversary of the National Apology to Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse.On this date, the Uniting Church […]
Deep concern for Lebanon on brink of economic collapseImage: via the ABC (Reuters: Mohamed Azakir/File Photo)The UCA Assembly has been deeply concerned by recent media reports from Lebanon which have been confirmed to us by UCA members who maintain strong church and family connections in Lebanon.“We have watched and heard reports of an economy on […]
Thousands sound the alarm on climate changeAcross a huge weekend for climate action, Uniting Church members have joined thousands of young people, other Christians and other faith and community groups at the School Strike 4 Climate and Faiths 4 Climate Justice Day of Action. Here are some great photos from across the country as we […]
TOWARDS A MORE EQUITABLY RESOURCED & SUSTAINABLE CHURCHThe question of good governance and stewardship is directly related to the question of sustainability and resourcing. The movement of resources to places of most significant potential is hindered by the siloing of such resources into specific Councils of the Church. How can resources be harnessed to serve […]