Abi Benham-BannonAbi Benham-Bannon is a dance artist with qualifications in contemporary dance and human geography, living and working on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung land.Having grown up in various Uniting Church communities, she now feels strongly connected with (and inspired by!) Brunswick and Ascot Vale UCs. Abi is currently co-convener of Love Makes […]
Steph TehSteph Teh is a Second Generation Chinese-Malaysian Australian born, living on Kaurna Land and a member of Cityview Uniting Church. Steph’s hope for the circle is to build relationships with, and learn from our Aboriginal brothers and sisters.Steph is passionate about stimulating conversations about how we can better witness tangible actions that will change […]
Nathan TysonNathan is currently the Manager, First Peoples Strategy and Engagement with the Uniting Church in Australia’s Synod of NSW and the ACT.Nathan Tyson is an Aboriginal man of Anaiwon/Gomeroi descent, who has lived most of his life in Sydney.Nathan is a lawyer and long time advocate for the rights of Aboriginal peoples, having worked […]
Rev Dr Michelle CookMichelle is a Deacon and is currently in placement at Nungalinya College, Darwin.Michelle says that her time living in Old Mapoon and seeing the resilience, joy, creativity and sharing in the sorrow and struggles of Old Mapoon people is just one reason she is passionate about this circle – there are so […]
Rev Jennifer (Jennie) GordonJennie is a poet & preacher, mum, wife and daughter, working in the Presbytery of Gippsland, Synod of Vic/Tas. Our Panel
Uniting Church 2021 Christmas MessagesThis Christmas, amid the weariness, anxiety and tension in our world, the birth of Jesus brings hope, says UCA President Rev Sharon Hollis in her first Christmas message.”In coming amongst us as a baby, God enters into all the riskiness of human life,” says Rev Hollis.”The risk of disease and death, of illness […]
A Gift from the Assembly Circles For many of us, the birth of Christ will have special meaning this year. After the challenges of 2021, we gladly anticipate and prepare for the coming of God’s hope, peace joy, and love, dwelling among us. As you prepare for the Advent Season, the Assembly Circles of Interest […]
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ASC Update November 2021The Assembly Standing Committee (ASC) met for the last time in 2021 via zoom on 12-14 November.The meeting began with a governance training session led by Heather Watson. The ASC is committed to reviewing and building its skills in governance and will be undertaking training throughout the triennium. Prior to the November […]
To Get Involved Join the Walking Together as First and Second Peoples FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/walkingtogetheruca/ Organise your local congregation or community to support a campaign for tangible improvements to the lives of First Peoples such as Allies for Uluru (in response to the Uluru Statement from the Heart) https://alliesforuluru.antar.org.au/ Raise the Age https://raisetheage.org.au/ Write to your MPs asking […]