Uniting in Prayer: your community From 28 May – 22 June we’re Uniting in Prayer. Here’s six ways to be involved #UnitinginPrayerWe are so excited for Uniting in Prayer to begin this Sunday 28 May, Pentecost Sunday. For 26 days across the national Uniting Church, we’ll be upholding in prayer our communities, our life and […]
Humans of the Uniting Church Rachel CollisThis year, we’re excited to be featuring some of the inspirational people who make up the Uniting Church. Check out the growing hub of stories here. If you know of someone with a great story to tell, contact us and nominate them to be featured. This week we meet […]
Marking ANZAC Day 2023Uniting Church Defence Force chaplains have recorded a scripture reading and prayer for UCA members and communities to mark ANZAC Day this coming Sunday, ahead of national commemorations on Tuesday 25 April.Chaplain John Saunders reads Psalm 46 and Chaplain Santina Waugh shares a prayer inside the All Saints Chapel, Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera […]
Celebrating Trans Day of Visibility #tdov #beseenToday on 31 March we celebrate Trans Day of Visibility, a day of pride and recognition of trans people, their achievements and experiences. The Uniting Church fundamentally celebrates all God’s people as beloved and made in the image of God. We are committed to seeking to be places of […]
Building Harmony during Ramadan The Uniting Church Assembly hosted its 10th annual Iftar Dinner with Affinity Intercultural Foundation on 28 MarchBy Rebecca BeislerEvery night in the month of Ramadan, as the sun sets, crowds flood the main street of Lakemba in Sydney’s southwest. Muslims and non-Muslim come together to share in the festival Ramadan Nights, […]
Humans of the Uniting Church Rev Deacon Wendy ElsonThis year, we’re excited to be featuring some of the inspirational people who make up the Uniting Church. Check out the growing hub of stories here. If you know of someone with a great story to tell, contact us and nominate them to be featured. This week […]
Walk for justice for refugees on Palm SundayOn Palm Sunday, as Christians remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and the celebration of God’s kingdom drawing near, people from all walks of life will call for justice and dignity for refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia.Join in the Palm Sunday National Day of Action for justice […]
Humans of the Uniting Church Lilliani Tahaafe-WilliamsThis year, we’re excited to be featuring some of the inspirational people who make up the Uniting Church. Check out the growing hub of stories here. If you know of someone with a great story to tell, contact us and nominate them to be featured. This week we share […]
#FightRacism The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and Harmony WeekTuesday 21 March is the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD). It is also the beginning of Harmony Week in Australia. As we rejoice in the rich multicultural tapestry of our church and nation as a gift from […]
Protecting the rights of the most vulnerable The Uniting Church Assembly’s submission to the Australian Law Reform CommissionThe Uniting Church Assembly has made a submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) affirming the principle that the safety and care of students be paramount in anti-discrimination legislation regarding Religious Educational Institutions.”The Uniting Church has a […]