Growing Up UnitingBy Christine Gordon, Assembly Archivist Ecumenically, theologically, spiritually, proudly, liturgically, multiculturally, hopefully and joyfully. These were some of the perspectives explored under the “Growing Up Uniting” theme of the Uniting Church National History Society Biennial Conference which was held over the long weekend of 11- 13 June at the Centre for Ministry in […]
Clockwise from the top: Everald Compton AM OAM (Image: Russell Shakespeare for The Chronicle), Rev Colin Baxter AM (Photo: Supplied), Douglas Whan OAM (Image: Mark Wilson for the Cairns Post), Adele Allen OAM (Image: Stephen Kiprillis for The Age).Queen’s Birthday Honours 2021A long-time aged care advocate, an ex-Moderator, an accountant volunteering 100 hours a month, […]
President’s Anniversary message As we mark 44 years of the Uniting Church in Australia on 22 June, President Dr Deidre Palmer has encouraged UCA members to take time to pause, give thanks for what is past, and reflect on where God is calling us into the future. In her final Anniversary message, Dr Palmer reflects […]
Inspired PreachingClose to 300 people from around the country delved into what will make them more inspired and creative preachers as part of the inaugural PreachFest held from 1-3 June. Uniting Mission and Education in the Synod of NSW/ACT hosted the national event designed to encourage, resource and connect people who regularly preach in any […]
Being Young and ChristianThis story was first published in the Synod of South Australia New Times magazine April and May 2021 editionWritten by Dr Deidre Palmer, President Uniting Church in AustraliaFrom its inauguration the Uniting Church has affirmed the gifts and voices of young people shaping our life and mission.Young people are members of our […]
A new resource out of the Synod of South Australia explores connections between two crises that have and continue to pose drastic change and threat to life on earth: the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.‘Lessons from COVID-19 for the Climate Emergency’ comes from the Synod’s Environmental Action Group and is sponsored by Uniting Church Fellowships […]
BEYOND VIOLENCEDomestic and Family Violence (DFV) is one of the greatest challenges we face in Australia, with one woman a week killed by a former husband or partner. This Assembly resource is a starting point to help members of our congregations and our communities begin a time of talanoa (conversation) with their people to raise […]
Uniting for ClimateUniting Church members added their voices to many thousands of students in rallies around the country last week supporting the global youth-led movement, Schools Strike 4 Climate. All over Australia, thousands attended this most recent climate action on Friday 21 May in about 50 locations, with large rallies filling the major cities and […]
Shared witness in a global communion Photo thanks to the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma on Facebook One key feature of the identity of the Uniting Church in Australia is a desire for shared witness, faith, and life with others. Being born of ecumenical engagement between three distinct traditions, the UCA’s foundational document, the Basis of […]
In recent weeks the Assembly has invited people to reflect on the Identity of the Uniting Church. The Assembly Resourcing Unit is inviting you into an online discussion to share your thoughts on what makes us who we are. Join Lets Yarn About Identity on Thursday 3 June 7.30pm AEST (7pm in SA/NT and 5.30pm in […]