ASC Update November 2023 Photo credit: Nicole MugfordThis meeting was the final ASC meeting for current General Secretary, Colleen Geyer. A Minute of Appreciation was recorded acknowledging the ASC’s deep gratitude for Colleen’s ministry as General Secretary. Messages of thanks were given by ASC members Geoff Thompson, Nicole Mugford and Mark Kickett. Colleen will take […]
This is my Uniting Church Hampton Park 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 week we head to the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne […]
Humans of the Uniting Church Isaac PriorThis 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 we’re in […]
This fire season calls for prayer and real help Consider donating to the National Disaster Relief FundOur prayers are with fire affected regions as a fierce bushfire season continues to unfold across Australia. Devastating fires have burned through Queensland over the last two months with others burning across the country since August.“We pray for all […]
Less than a month to go!Make your response to the Act2 ProjectPeople across the Uniting Church have less than a month to make a response to the Act2 Project in the current major phase of engagement. The Collective Discernment phase, which launched in June with the release of a major Act2 report, will close on […]
A new call for Colleen GeyerThe Uniting Church Assembly is delighted to congratulate outgoing Assembly General Secretary Colleen Geyer on her new role as Director of Mission at Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ). The announcement was made to WMQ staff last week by Jude Emmer, Chief Executive Officer.”Colleen comes to this role with significant experience and […]
Remembrance Day 2023A prayer for Remembrance DayA video prayer is available for Uniting Church members and communities to mark Remembrance Day this coming Sunday, with the national commemoration to take place on Saturday 11 November. 11am on 11 November marks the moment guns on the Western Front fell silent in 1918 after more than four […]
This is my Uniting Church Encounter 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 week we join Generations Pastor Pietta Brown to dive into […]
For all the Saints A reflection on All Saints DayImage: All Saints Day 2022, Wesley Church Melbourne. written by Bethany Broadstock, Assembly Communications Officer “Now he is God not of the dead but of the living, for to him all of them are alive.” Luke 20:38 On a Sunday close to 1 November, my favourite […]
Qld Synod 37: RenewalQueensland’s 37th Synod has wrapped after 5 days exploring themes of renewal and hope. The meeting commenced at Albert St Uniting Church in Brisbane’s CBD for the induction of new moderator Rev Bruce Moore and a celebration of ministries service, before relocating to its regular home at Alexandra Park Conference Centre on […]