Weaving Faith, Stewardship, and Belonging Across Cultures Together Rev Duncan Turuva reflects on sacred gathering, shared stories, and weaving faith, stewardship and justice at the President’s Conference 2025by Rev Duncan Turuva, Minister at Mount Waverley Uniting Church, Member of the UAICC National Executive, and Vice Chair of the UAICC Victoria Regional Committee As we came […]
Discovering familiar faith through culture, hospitality and weaving Rev Paul Chalson shares how his President’s Conference experience has deepened his commitment to cross-cultural ministryby Rev Paul Chalson, Minister at Canberra City Uniting Church The President’s Conference marked two firsts for me. My first time at a President’s Conference, and my first time in Tonga, or […]
Weaving the Mat of Belonging In his first-ever visit to Tonga for the 2025 President’s Conference, Rev Dr Paul Goh unearthed many takeaways that we can apply within the Uniting Church. He penned this article upon his return last November.by Rev Dr Paul Goh, President-Elect, Uniting Church in Australia, and current Mission Activator, Mission Resourcing […]
Church responds to Bondi attack As the Uniting Church, we express our grief and call for solidarity and peaceThe Uniting Church in Australia expresses its deep sorrow following the attack at Bondi Beach, which NSW Police have identified as a terrorist act. The violence occurred while families and children were gathered to celebrate the start […]
Bondi tragedy: Pastoral message from President President Rev Charissa Suli offers this pastoral mesage and prayer following the tragic events at Bondi Beach written by Rev Charissa Suli, President of the Uniting Church in Australia This morning, we wake with heavy hearts following the tragic events at Bondi. As the Uniting Church in Australia, […]
This Christmas season, President Rev Charissa Suli offers two messages for our community – because the incarnation meets us wherever we are. A Christmas Message of Light and Action In her main Christmas message, President Rev Charissa reminds us of the profound mystery at the heart of our faith: God chose to draw near, entering […]
President’s Reflection: Threads of Love in Griffith and Across the Outback Rev Charissa Suli recently travelled to the NSW Riverina town of Griffith to see first-hand the launch of a new pilot progam for Frontier Services by Rev Charissa Suli, President of the Uniting Church in Australia In late November I travelled to NSW […]
WCC Beijing 30+ Consultation held in Indonesia The World Council of Churches’ Beijing 30+ Consultation marked 30 years since the 1995 Beijing Platform for Action The World Council of Churches (WCC) concluded its Beijing 30+ Consultation on Sunday after three days of intensive dialogue, theological reflection and advocacy on gender justice. Held in Jakarta, […]
Nextgen leaders head to the bush to engage in new pilot program A group of our young church leaders recently journeyed into the NSW Riverina, offering hands-on support to a farming family while discovering the power of service, community, and faith in actionwritten by Justin Ackland, Communications Manager at Frontier Services In late November, twelve […]
Memorial service makes space for love and grief after suicide The President offers this pastoral reflection following the Wesley Mission LifeForce Suicide Memorial service in Canberra on Monday eveningwritten by Uniting Church President Rev Charissa Suli I had the privilege of representing the Assembly at the Wesley LifeForce Memorial and Sunflower Ceremony in Canberra on […]