Yarning Circle Gathering 2021In this video attendees at the recent gathering of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) hosted by the Queensland Moderator shared how First Peoples are contributing to the growth and development of the Uniting Church.Participants share about their life and ministry in the Uniting Church and how First Peoples are contributing […]
COVID-19 and the God we meet in sufferingRev Dr Mery Kolimon is Moderator of GMIT, our partner Church in West Timor, Indonesia. Throughout the pandemic, she has shown leadership in public health and coordinated the emergency relief program after the devastation of Cylone Seroja.But in the midst of this busy ministry, and in spite of […]
UAICC responds to United Church of Canada statement on Residential SchoolsPhoto: Hundreds gather in Toronto to honour 215 Indigenous children found buried in British Columbia. (Kirthana Sasitharan/CBC)The Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) has responded to a statement released last week by the United Church of Canada, following the discovery of unmarked graves on […]
Minutes of AppreciationThe 16th Assembly observed a Minute of Appreciation for people who have served faithfully in national roles with the Uniting Church in Australia. Rev Dr Amelia Koh Butler, the advocate for Seeking Common Ground Circle of Interest, was thanked for her work in promoting and and encouraging conversation, sharing information and resources in the […]
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Our Vision for a Just Australia Uniting Church in Australia 2025 Election Resource An update of the Uniting Church resource Our Vision for a Just Australia has now been released ahead of the 2025 Federal Election. The resource expresses our hopes for Australia to be a nation that is just, compassionate, inclusive and courageous. President […]
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The Covenanting StatementIn 1994 the Uniting Church in Australia entered into a Covenant with the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congres (UAICC). The Uniting Church’s 7th President Dr Jill Tabart formalised the relationship by reading the statement to UAICC Chairperson Pastor Bill Hollingsworth who responded on behalf of the congress. Covenanting StatementUniting Church in Australia, Sunday […]
Disability Access, Justice and Inclusion in the Uniting ChurchUniting Church response to Disability Royal Commission reportThe Uniting Church in Australia welcomes the final report of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability, affirming its vision for a more inclusive Australian society.“We welcome the final report of the Disability Royal […]
MEET THE CATO LECTURER The Cato Lecturer for the 16th Assembly is Professor Anthony Reddie, Director of the Oxford Centre for Religion and Culture at Oxford University. Professor Anthony Reddie is the leading scholar in the practice of Black theology in grassroots communities of faithful practice. Professor Reddie is one of the leading theorists and […]