The Preamble to the Constitution of the Uniting Church states that “As the Church believes God guided it into union so it believes that God is calling it to continually seek a renewal of its life as a community of all First Peoples and of Second Peoples from many lands”.
The Walking Together as First and Second Peoples Circle encourages members of the UCA to see a destiny together, praying and working together for a fuller expression of our reconciliation in Jesus Christ. The Circle is a space for walking together, for listening to and sharing of the experiences of our Indigenous brothers and sisters. The Circle will consider some of the important issues that impact our ability to live out our Covenant commitments.
MEET CIRCLE ADVOCATE ALISON OVEREEM
Circle Panel Members
The Panel Members for this Circle are Tim Molineux, Nathan Tyson, Joy Han, Jennie Gordon, Seung Jae Yeon, Michelle Cook and Stephanie Teh
LATEST STORIES
Get to know Rev. Seung Jae Yeon
Rev. Seung Jae Yeo is a Panel Member for Walking Together as First and Second Peoples. We asked Seung Jae to share some of his story. My name is Rev. Seung Jae Yeon, my Korean name is 연 승재 and in Chinese characters is 延 承宰. Gok-San is like my tribe and it is the place of the…
All I want for Christmas
By Stuart McMillan, Advocate for the Walking Together as First and Second Peoples Circle Well, I have my two front teeth, thanks to the mouth guard I wore when playing Rugby. Seriously though, what is it that this Circle might hope for? How might the advent of Christ, the ever-present Immanuel, cause us to spur one…
Christology of the Preamble
Assembly Theologian-in-Residence Rev. Dr Ji Zhang has written a paper on the Christology of the Preamble to be published in the next edition of Uniting Church Studies Journal. The next edition edited by Rev. Dr Chris Budden will feature papers from the Neoliberalism, Civil Society & The Church Conference held at United Theological College in June. …
Preparing for A Day of Mourning
By Stuart McMillan, Advocate – Walking Together as First and Second Peoples On Sunday 20 January 2019, Uniting Church Congregations will be able to join together in lament, recognising the tragic events of colonisation together with devastating effects for the First Nation peoples of Australia. The observance of a “Day of Mourning” was endorsed by the…
We are in the land
Dr Richard Smith, from the Uniting Church WA Covenanting Commission, offered this reflection after a workshop on Sovereignty and Treaty led by UCA leaders of the Noongar people at the Presbytery of WA Meeting. Below his article is a question for reflection and some thoughts shared within the Circle. The Story was originally published in…
Meet Michelle Cook
Rev. Michelle Cook is a Panel Member for the Walking Together as First and Second Peoples Circle. We asked Michelle to tell us a bit about herself. I’m currently living on the land of the Letteremarriner people in the place also called Launceston, Tasmania. My current role is as Presbytery Minister – Mission development across…