As we share stories about what it means to be a church that is welcoming and inclusive of all generations, the Assembly Resourcing Unit is inviting people to share their stories and insights in an online conversation.Join us for Let’s Yarn about our Intergenerational Church on Thursday 9 Sep 2021 .What does it mean to […]
National Day of Prayer for those impacted by COVID Below we share a collection of prayers from UCA members and our church partners for the National Day of Prayer on Sunday 22 August as we pray for all those communities in Australia and across the world impacted by the pandemic. Prayer from Rev Sharon Hollis, UCA President God of […]
Urgent action needed for ‘code red’ warning A new report from the United Nations global body on climate science is a “code red for humanity”.This was the declaration of UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres upon the release of the sixth Amendment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).In the new report the IPCC […]
“Love that bears all things”UCA President Rev Sharon Hollis shared this sermon as part of her Installation Service of Worship on 17 July 2021. As I came to write today’s sermon and reflect on today’s readings I thought it could probably be done in two words: God loves. Or a sentence: God loves all of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Installation of our new PresidentThe Uniting Church in Australia has joyfully installed Rev Sharon Hollis as President of the Uniting Church in Australia. Rev Hollis is the third woman to be President, and the first ordained woman in the role. She will offer the Church spiritual leadership for the next three years. UCA members in […]
16th Assembly Reports and other DocumentsContents – updated 30 June 202116th Assembly Sunday Program Updated A1 – Indicative Timetable – Updated 8 July 2021B3 – General Secretary ReportB4 – Standing CommitteeB4A – Assembly FinancesB5 – Assembly Resourcing Unit including Assembly Circles of InterestB6 – Church Polity Reference CommitteeB7 – Defence Force ChaplaincyB8 – Frontier ServicesB9 – […]
Being Young and ChristianThis story was first published in the Synod of South Australia New Times magazine April and May 2021 editionWritten by Dr Deidre Palmer, President Uniting Church in AustraliaFrom its inauguration the Uniting Church has affirmed the gifts and voices of young people shaping our life and mission.Young people are members of our […]