Justice for Refugees on Palm SundayOn Palm Sunday, as Christians mark the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, people from all walks of life will call for justice and dignity for refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia.Palm Sunday marches and rallies will take place in capital cities and regional towns as part of a […]
Enough is EnoughUniting Church women and men were among tens of thousands of people who took to the streets across the nation on Monday calling for an end to violence against women.The March4Justice rallies took place in 40 cities and towns across Australia, with huge crowds swelling the capital cities.The rallies called for justice and […]
It’s been a huge fortnight in aged care. With the release of the Royal Commission’s Final Report, UnitingCare Australia, as part of the Australian Aged Care Collaboration (AACC), has continued to share the key message: ‘It’s time to care about aged care’. Thank you to all of you who have signed the petition and shown […]
What’s the future of the UCA? Get ready for Act2. Have you been a member of the UCA since it began in June 1977? Or have you been a member of the UCA your whole life? Maybe you’re a recent member, drawn to this movement of God after reading the Basis of Union or after […]
Growing Disciples for all generationsWritten by Rev Charissa Suli, Assembly National ConsultantOver the last six months, with the impact of COVID-19 on the way we gather together, I have noticed a decline in youth and young adults attending worship in their local congregations. This has inspired me to think about new ways to reach out […]
Domestic and Family Violence Pilot WorkshopWritten by Rev Charissa Suli, Assembly National ConsultantIt’s a painful truth but a reality that we need to address: Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) happens in every facet of our society, including our Church.At the 15th Assembly the UCA affirmed its commitment to addressing DFV, resolved to raise awareness of […]
“Boldly going where no-one has gone before” By Rev Lindsay Cullen, Assembly National ConsultantAt 10am on Friday 29 January, three Uniting Church Ministers got together (via Zoom) for a discussion. Now perhaps this doesn’t seem overly remarkable, but then this wasn’t any old discussion. This was the inaugural recording of a new podcast — Star […]
This International Women’s Day on 8 March, we are inviting people to thank and affirm the women who have encouraged, mentored and empowered them. UCA President Dr Deidre Palmer has offered a #IWD message and a prayer to use in worship. PRAYER FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Liberating God,We thank you for the ways you lead […]
Lets Lent with Rev Charissa Every Wednesday night during Lent, Assembly National Consultant Rev. Charissa Suli is hosting a time of prayer on Instagram. Charissa said her hope was to take the Gospel to young people in the places where they can be found – online and on their phones. “My hope is to reach […]
‘New’ JobSeeker Payment fails to lift people out of povertyThe Uniting Church Assembly joins UnitingCare Australia in expressing disappointment that the base rate of the JobSeeker payment will increase by a mere $3.60 a day. “One of our key learnings from the pandemic has been that we are only as strong and healthy as […]