New dual role in Rome Uniting Church Minister Rev Tara Curlewis has been appointed to a new dual role in Rome to strengthen presence of the Reformed ChurchUniting Church minister Rev Tara Curlewis has been appointed to a new dual role within the global ecumenical church. Based in Rome, the role will strengthen the […]
This is my Uniting Church Proserpine Whitsunday Uniting Church In this new regular series we’re excited to be telling some stories of our local congregations and communities of faith – the beating heart of the Uniting Church! Find our growing hub of stories here. This story comes from Rev Suzy Sitton and the team […]
Communities of faith all over the country are invited to participate in a National Weekend of Prayer, Reflection and Meditation from 8-10 September to reflect on and pray for unity and hope in the lead-up to the Voice referendum.“This is an opportunity for us to open your hearts again to what is […]
Referendum date announced Now is the time to join others in actions to support a Yes to healing and hope. The Uniting Church in Australia welcomes the announcement of 14 October as the date for the referendum on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress National Interim Chair […]
Assembly Resourcing Unit welcomes new staff The Uniting Church Assembly is pleased to announce three new staff members joining its Assembly Resourcing Unit (ARU). Beginning this week, Raúl Sugunananthan has been appointed as a Policy and Advocacy Officer. From 1 November, the Assembly will be joined by two new National Consultants – Rev Kath […]
Taking action for the Voice Four ways you can support a Yes vote in the Referendum In the Meanjin oration delivered on Monday night, Indigenous leader Noel Pearson spoke about the long and arduous pathway toward recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples that has led to the referendum. But at this critical […]
Humans of the Uniting Church Rev Dr Amos LeanaThis year, we’re excited to be featuring some of the inspirational people who make up the Uniting Church. Check out the growing hub of stories here. If you know of someone with a great story to tell, contact us and nominate them to be featured. This week […]
This Friday 4 August is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day – a celebration of the strengths and culture of First Nations children. This year’s theme “Little Voices, Loud Futures”, acknowledges that a First Nations Voice would amplify the work being done to ensure First Nations children […]
ASC July 2023 UpdateThe Assembly Standing Committee (ASC) met in Sydney from 21-23 July.The Assembly Standing Committee (ASC) met in Sydney from 21-23 July. Read the Update from the meeting below. Subscribe to our newsletterIf you want to get the latest news from the Uniting Church in Australia then subscribe to our weekly newsletter delivered to […]
The history of the UCA in 5 artefacts A presentation by Assembly archivist Christine Gordon to the Assembly Standing CommitteeBy Christine Gordon, Assembly ArchivistThe history of the Uniting Church in five artefacts. That was the brief given to Assembly archivist Christine Gordon for a presentation to the Assembly Standing Committee when it met in Sydney […]