President’s Anniversary message As we mark 44 years of the Uniting Church in Australia on 22 June, President Dr Deidre Palmer has encouraged UCA members to take time to pause, give thanks for what is past, and reflect on where God is calling us into the future. In her final Anniversary message, Dr Palmer reflects […]
Inspired PreachingClose to 300 people from around the country delved into what will make them more inspired and creative preachers as part of the inaugural PreachFest held from 1-3 June. Uniting Mission and Education in the Synod of NSW/ACT hosted the national event designed to encourage, resource and connect people who regularly preach in any […]
SIX WEEKS OF DWELLING IN PRAYER Uniting Church members are invited to join together in a time of prayer in the six weeks leading up to the opening of the 16th Assembly on 17-18 July 2021. Each week a prayer will be offered, often in languages other than English (see videos below). President-elect Rev Sharon Hollis […]
BEYOND VIOLENCEDomestic and Family Violence (DFV) is one of the greatest challenges we face in Australia, with one woman a week killed by a former husband or partner.This Assembly resource is a starting point to help members of our congregations and our communities begin a time of talanoa (conversation) with their people to raise awareness, […]
Uniting for ClimateUniting Church members added their voices to many thousands of students in rallies around the country last week supporting the global youth-led movement, Schools Strike 4 Climate. All over Australia, thousands attended this most recent climate action on Friday 21 May in about 50 locations, with large rallies filling the major cities and […]
Written by Rev Dr Apwee Ting, Assembly National Consultant On the Day of Pentecost one of the great miracles of the Spirit of God was manifested in various languages. The ability to speak and hear the Good News in different languages is an important sign of God’s presence. On the day of Pentecost, we see […]
Indooroopilly Uniting Church:Walking alongside those who seek safety As part of our series on what makes up the Identity of the Uniting Church, we share this story from Indooroopilly Uniting Church in Brisbane about their work with refugees and asluym seekers – an outreach they feel called to do as part of their Christian discipleship and […]
Disturbing Reports from Artsakh – Nagorno-KarabakhPhoto Credit: Aravot.am. Read more at: https://www.aravot-en.am/2020/10/16/267623/© 1998 – 2021 Aravot – Armenian News/The Uniting Church in Australia is greatly disturbed to hear reports of further destruction of cultural and religious sites and artefacts in Artsakh (also known as Nagorno Karabakh). Since the November ceasefire between the Republics of Armenia and […]
A welcome investment in vital servicesThe Uniting Church in Australia welcomes the Federal Government 2021-22 Budget with its historic investment in social services as part of a range of measures focused on rebuilding the economy.“We welcome this recovery-focused Budget particularly the record investment in vital services that will make a difference for many Australians” said […]
Breaking the fast and building harmonyAbout 100 people joined together for the annual Building Harmony Iftar Dinner hosted by the Uniting Church in Australia and the Affinity Intercultural Foundation. In its eighth year, for the first time the dinner was shared across two venues Eastwood Uniting Church and Uniting Westmead. Not only did this mean […]