A Day of Prayer for MyanmarUniting Church members are invited to join with other Christians in a Day of Prayer for Myanmar on Sunday 28 November.The people of Myanmar have endured suffering and trauma for decades. On 1 February military government was reimposed.Organisers have urged people to join in prayer with Myanmar “in its yearning […]
Young UCA members speak for creationUCA members in Sydney on 6 November joined others around the world rallying for a greater commitment to climate action from the COP26 meeting.In the final days of the COP26 talks in Glasgow, young UCA members have shared their reflections on why we must act on climate change, urging our […]
More to be done on climateAs the COP26 meeting continues in Glasgow, Uniting Church in Australia President Rev Sharon Hollis is encouraging the Australian Government to go further and deeper in its commitment to reduce our impact on climate change.Initial negotiations have led to a global pledge to cut methane emissions, an agreement Australia did […]
Reflecting on the Basis in different languagesWritten by Rod Floyd, Assembly Associate General Secretary “And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each.” (Acts 2: 6) Right from beginning of Christianity, there was an acknowledgement and celebration of diversity among peoples. On […]
On the road to COP26As world leaders make their way to Glasgow for the COP26 meeting this weekend, the Uniting Church joins other advocates in appealing for a co-ordinated global response to protect the future of our natural environment and prevent further humanitarian crisis.An online Refugee conference held last week looked at the growing number […]
Celebrating the ministry of Rev Prof Andrew Dutney Uniting Church in Australia President has paid tribute to Rev Prof Andrew Dutney on his resignation as Executive Officer and Principal with Uniting College for Leadership and Theology in the Synod of South Australia. “I give thanks for the enormous contribution Andrew has made to the Uniting Church […]
Anniversary of apology to survivors of institutional child sexual abuseA Joint statement from UCA President Rev Sharon Hollis, National Director UCA Redress Ltd Sarah Lim and National Safe Church Unit Director Rev John Cox.October 22 marks the third anniversary of the National Apology to Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse.On this date, the Uniting Church […]
Church leaders call for climate actionThe Uniting Church has joined churches from across the region in calling on the Australian Government to play its part in global action addressing climate change.The President of the Uniting Church in Australia Rev Sharon Hollis has co-signed an open letter to the Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison expressing a […]
Greetings in the name of Christ,As churches consider questions of re-opening, and specifically policies and procedures surrounding whether or not (or in what way) to afford access to buildings and worship services to those who have not received a COVID-19 vaccine, the Assembly’s Growing in Faith panel has collected and produced a range of resources […]
Walking on Adnyamathanha Country with Rev Dr Aunty Denise Champion and Rhanee Lester Written by Ian Dempster, UAICC National Administration Assistant and SA Congress Resource Officer Walking on Country is a special experience, enabling participants to catch a glimpse of the world through the eyes of First Peoples. Walking on Adnyamathanha Country is a rare […]