Budget lacks vision to Build Back BetterThe President of the Uniting Church in Australia Dr Deidre Palmer has welcomed the Federal Government’s investment in job creation and recovery measures but says the 2020 budget is a missed opportunity to bring about a more equitable and fairer Australia. Dr Palmer commended the Government’s focus on getting […]
Steve BernaudoSteve is based in the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania. He writes, “I’m all about spirituality, God’s love and unity in the world and with each other.”Our Panel
Rev. Kisoo JangRev. Kisoo Jang is the minister of St Andrew and Hanbit Korean congregation is based in Box Hill, Melbourne.Our Panel
Rev. Angie GriffinAngie is a Minister in full time placement in Hamilton, Cavendish, Dunkeld, Glenthompson, Mirranatwa, Panyyabyr and Penshurst – Grange Cluster, Henty Region of Presbytery Western Victoria. Our Panel
Rev. Jason Kioa Rev. Jason Kioa is a Tongan-born Australian and ordained minister in the Uniting Church. He has served since 1990 in the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania and was Moderator of that Synod from 2006-2009. In 2019, Jason moved to Sydney and is now Minister at Mascot Wesley Uniting Church.Our Panel
Hee-jeong Sylvia YangSilvia is a teacher of Spanish and Korean language and culture at the University of Melbourne. She is a member of the Korean Church of Melbourne and has been active in multicultural life of the Synod of Victoria & Tasmania. Our Panel
Children and Families MinistryOCTOBER UPDATEThese resources are compiled by Chris Barnett from the Intergenerational Ministry – Children & Families team at equipping Leadership for Mission (eLM) in the Synod of VIC/TAS. Thanks Chris for this valuable resource! Online 2020: Stories of Childhood Conference, Saturday, 10 Oct, 3pm-5pm It’s FREE, it’s SOON and it’s for ANYONE […]
The Uniting Church in Australia Assembly is committing to reduce its carbon footprint to achieve net zero emissions by 2040.The commitment forms part of a new Climate Action Plan designed to encourage action across the Church.The Action Plan includes steps to cut back greenhouse gas emissions by 5 per cent per annum, as well as […]
Liturgy at the time of Dying For those who are physically separated from the dying In response to COVID-19, the Transforming Worship Circle has created a liturgy resource for those who are physically separated from their loved one at the time of death due to the need for isolation and physical distancing. Such a liturgy may […]
A gender-equal recoveryUniting Church in Australia President Dr Deidre Palmer has urged the Federal Government ahead of its Budget announcement to take into account the significant impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic that are placing women at a disadvantage. “The coronavirus pandemic has taken a huge toll on the financial and social wellbeing of all Australians, […]