Join The People's Blockade 2025
Find out how to join others from the Uniting Church at The People's Blockade this weekend, one of Australia’s most iconic and creative climate action events held on the foreshore of the world’s largest coal port
November 27, 2025
This weekend, members of the Uniting Church are invited to join thousands of people taking part in The People’s Blockade at the Port of Newcastle, one of Australia’s most iconic and creative climate action events. Held on the foreshore of the world’s largest coal port, the Blockade brings communities together in a spirit of hope, urgency and collective action for a safer climate future.
Across two days of music, prayer, speeches and peaceful on-water action, UCA members will stand alongside other people of faith, calling for a rapid and just transition away from fossil fuels. From 29-30 November there will be some dedicated gathering points for Uniting Church participants and clergy.
Across two days of music, prayer, speeches and peaceful on-water action, UCA members will stand alongside other people of faith, calling for a rapid and just transition away from fossil fuels. From 29-30 November there will be some dedicated gathering points for Uniting Church participants and clergy.
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Saturday 29 November
9:00am – Uniting Church Community Conversation (Foreshore Park, Prayer Tent)
Gather with Uniting Church members and other people of faith to connect and reflect. Led by Rev Alexandra Sangster (Uniting Church minister and Advocate of the Assembly Working for Justice Circle) and local faith leaders, this is an opportunity to centre ourselves in who we are, why we are present, and the hope we carry.
9:45am – Move to Main Stage Event
Walk together to the main stage for the opening program. The Moderator will be among the speakers (scheduled at 10:33am). Please come along to show your support.
1:00pm – ARRCC Flotilla
Those who wish to take part in the on-water action are invited to join the ARRCC (Australian Religious Response to Climate Change) flotilla, with two boats available (arrestable participants and non-arrestable). Please contact ARRCC to express your interest in a place on the boats.
Sunday 30 November
8:00am – ARRCC Interfaith Sacred Service
A quiet, prayerful space led by Rev Alexandra Sangster, bringing together people of many traditions to hold climate justice in shared lament and hope.
9:00am – Folk of Faith Flotilla
Faith communities will again join an on-water action, with two faith-designated boats (arrestable and non-arrestable).
To request a place, contact Rev Alex Sangster at alisangster@gmail.com
Participants are encouraged to wear visible signs of faith or Uniting Church identity. Clergy are invited to wear collars or other symbols of ministry, such as collars and stoles, especially on Saturday morning.
Whether you join the conversation, stand with the Moderator at the mainstage, take part in interfaith prayer, or step onto one of the action flotillas, your presence is a meaningful witness to our commitment to care for God’s creation and seek climate justice for all.
For more information about the event contact Rev Alex Sangster 0411292273 or alisangster@gmail.com.
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