Walk for justice for refugees on Palm Sunday

On Palm Sunday, as Christians remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and the celebration of God's kingdom drawing near, people from all walks of life will call for justice and dignity for refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia.

Palm Sunday marches and rallies will take place in capital cities and regional towns across the country as part of a long tradition begun by Christian Churches in the 1970s.

In 2023, the call is for for permanent protection for all refugees.

Uniting Church members and communities are invited to join with others in praying for justice and peace in our time, and to call for welcome to be shown towards refugees here in Australia and those seeking asylum around the world.

Find more information and a raft of resources from the Australian Refugee Action Network to help you take action or participate with your faith community.

Below is a list of events confirmed for 2023 across the country.

If you or your community are taking part in an event on Palm Sunday we would love to see and share your photos. Use event hashtags #justice4refugees #permanentvisas, email photos to comms@nat.uca.org.au, or tag us on social media: @unitingchurchau on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Further events will be added as we become aware of them. Do you know of any confirmed events not listed here? Let us know: comms@nat.uca.org.au