Thousands sound the alarm on climate changeAcross a huge weekend for climate action, Uniting Church members have joined thousands of young people, other Christians and other faith and community groups at the School Strike 4 Climate and Faiths 4 Climate Justice Day of Action. Here are some great photos from across the country as we […]
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 […]
UCA leaders speak: we support climate justice The Uniting Church has a long history of calling for actions and policies that care for God’s creation. Right now it is imperative that we take action on the climate crisis – for future generations, our neighbours under threat, and the flourishing of the world God loves. Ahead […]
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 […]
Jewish DialogueExecutive Council of Australian Jewry – Uniting Church in Australia Dialogue The Assembly Standing Committee (ASC) at its first meeting of the new triennium in August re-appointed the UCA members of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) – UCA Dialogue. Membership Appointed for the three years of the triennium, the members are: Tara […]
Lutheran DialogueLutheran Church of Australia – Uniting Church in Australia DialogueThe Assembly Standing Committee (ASC) at its first meeting of the new triennium in August re-appointed the UCA members of the Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA) – UCA Dialogue.MembershipAppointed for the three years of the triennium, the members are:Rev Dr Anna L. Grant-Henderson (UCA co-convener)Rev […]
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!CHILDREN & FAMILIES MINISTRY – OCTOBERMinistry in Minecraft FREE Zoom Event October 20 7pm AEDTOver the past 18 months […]
Take action for Climate this OctoberAs the Season of Creation comes to a close and as the world anticipates the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), we are encouraging UCA congregations and members to add their voices to those calling for urgent action on the climate crisis.Here are some key opportunities in October to get […]
Rolling out the fala on IntergenerationalThis week we close our series exploring what it means to be an Intergenerational Church. Assembly National Consultant Rev Charissa Suli shares a wrap on the recent Let’s Yarn gathering, reminding us of the importance of cultivating relationships and understanding across generations and cultures as we seek God’s leading.Written by […]
Three takes on an Intergenerational ChurchAs we explore what it means to be an Intergenerational Church, we hear from three people engaged in ministry at a Congregational, Presbytery and Synod level about what it means to be inclusive of all generations in the sharing of our faith and living out God’s mission.Mel Quilliam, Children’s Coordinator, […]