Newly released research Mapping Intercultural Neighbourhoods recommends ways forward for being a multicultural church in a local context. A full draft research report Mapping Intercultural Neighbourhoods in SA: CALD-Intercultural Ministry Survey 2021 has been released by the Mission Resourcing, Synod of South Australia. Seeing cultural diversity as an opportunity of renewal and source of strength, this […]
Churches mark a Day of MourningUniting Church members marked a Day of Mourning on Sunday 23 January 2022 holding worship services which invited people to reflect on the effects of invasion and colonisation on Australia’s First Peoples.More than 60 congregations and communities registered for the Day of Mourning. We share some reflections from UCA members on […]
Calls for more compassion and more places for Afghan refugeesThe Uniting Church has joined with other churches in expressing disappointment with the Federal Government’s latest announcement in response to the plight of refugees from Afghanistan.Immigration Minister Alex Hawke announced that over the next four years 10,000 humanitarian and 5,000 family visas will be set aside […]
UCA gives evidence at Religious Discrimination inquiryUniting Church in Australia President Rev Sharon Hollis has told a Joint Parliamentary inquiry examining the latest draft of the Australian Government’s Religious Discrimination Bill that the UCA does not support the bill in its current form.Although the Uniting Church supports the need for religious discrimination laws, the current […]
Uniting in Prayer for TongaUniting Church in Australia (UCA) President Rev Sharon Hollis and Chair of the Uniting Church’s Tongan National Conference (TNC) Rev Feke Kamitoni have encouraged people to pray for Tonga after it was hit by a tsunami late on Saturday night.Communication lines have been down since the tsunami was triggered by the […]
Prayers for DevonportIn the wake of the Hillcrest Primary School school tragedy in Devonport, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania Moderator Rev Denise Liersch offered the thoughts and prayers of Uniting Church members for the city’s children, families, friends and community. “The Church is deeply immersed in the life of the community,” said Rev Liersch. “We […]
Dwell in rich and deep conversation as Rev Sharon Hollis, President of the Uniting Church in Australia, explores life and faith with the interesting and inspiring people she meets on her travels in her official Podcast – Dwelling. Series 8 – Moderators on the way out In this newest series of the Dwelling Podcast, President […]
The Advent gift on Day 24 of Sharing the Joy comes from the Walking Together as First and Second Peoples Circle.Be inspired by these examples from across our church of what it means to walk together as First and Second Peoples. Take part in the Day of Mourning on 23 January 2023. Synod of Victoria and […]
The Advent gift on Day 23 of Sharing the Joy comes from the Working for Justice Circle.Circle Advocate Rev Loni Vaitohi shares a prayer for Advent reminding us of God’s hope for the whole of creation. A Prayer for AdventO God of love and justice. As we wait in expectation, unite us in hope, peace, […]
Epworth House: growing in Christ togetherEpworth House, a Christian student residence in Sydney, is open for applications. ASC Member Raul Sugunananthan and some past residents tell us what it’s like to live together in a community with the love and grace of Jesus at its heart. Written by Raul Sugunananthan Epworth House is a Christian […]