Being a Multicultural Church Circle
In 1985 the Uniting Church declared itself a multicultural church, embracing the growing cultural diversity of its membership. Today in the Uniting Church we worship in 30 languages other than English (not including Indigenous languages); we have more than 195 groups who worship in a language other than English; and we have 12 national conferences which support congregations and communities of the same culture.
The Uniting Church rejoices in its diversity of races, cultures and languages as God’s gracious gift and seeks be a true multicultural church living its faith and life cross-culturally. The Being a Multicultural Church Circle seeks to create genuine ways for diverse voices and contributions to be respectfully heard across the wider membership of the church.
This Circle is for everyone, whether you are part of a small or big community, speaking English or not, recently arrived or having lived in Australia for generations.
MEET CIRCLE ADVOCATE MATAGI VILITAMA
Meet the Panel Members
The Panel Members for this Circle are Paul Goh (Interim Advocate), Sandy Brodine, Cyrus Kung, Levon Kardashian, Milise Ofa Foiakau
LIVING AS AN INTERCULTURAL CHURCH
Learn more about the foundations of living as an Intercultural Church, explore the implications in more detail and find out about actions you can take to live out this commitment locally.
LATEST STORIES
Marking 40 years of being a Multicultural Church
Marking 40 years of being a Multicultural Church Four decades after declaring itself a Multicultural Church, members of the Uniting Church gathered to celebrate, reflect and reimagineOn 15 June 1985, a Spirit-led declaration was made at the Uniting Church in Australia’s 4th National Assembly: “The Uniting Church is a Multicultural Church”. These seven words have…
First Korean Women's Conference
First National Korean Women’s Conference celebrates leadership and calling The inaugural Korean Women’s Conference brought together lay and ordained women leaders from around the countryby Rev Myung Hwa Park, Chair of the Korean National ConferenceThis year marks the 40th anniversary of the Uniting Church’s declaration as a multicultural church, an ongoing journey of embracing diversity…
Yarta Wandatha: The land is speaking
Yarta Wandatha: the land is speaking, the people are speaking Walking with Elders, learning from their ancient wisdom and wrestling with the lessons that creation – ‘God’s oldest voice’ – has to teach us todayThis article was first published in VOX, the bulletin of the University of Divinity. It is republished with permission. By Dr…
Hubs: We are a Multicultural Church Anniversary
40 years on from ‘We are a Multicultural Church’: National Theological Consultation A three-day National Theological Consultation with hubs around the country will kick off national celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the 1985 statement40th Anniversary of the 1985 ‘The Uniting Church is a Multicultural Church’ Statement National Theological Consultation: 10-12 June 2025 2025 marks…
Film screening: The Golden Chain of Mercy
Film screening: The Golden Chain of Mercy Ground-breaking documentary ‘The Golden Chain of Mercy’ reveals the untold story of the Australian and New Zealand connection to the Armenian genocideA ground-breaking documentary reveals the untold story of the Australian and New Zealand connection to the Armenian genocide Please note this screening has been postponed. This webpage…
Constitutional Court ruling in South Korea
President’s statement on Constitutional Court of Korea ruling Uniting Church President Rev Charissa Suli has shared a statement and prayer after the Constitutional Court of Korea upheld the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol A Pastoral Statement on the Constitutional Court’s Ruling in South Korea Rev Charissa Suli, President of the Uniting Church in…