In 2022, the 16th Assembly resolved “A call to action for climate justice: listening to First Peoples wisdom.” The resolution established a steering group that amongst other things, is tasked with sharing stories, expertise and learnings on effective strategies and resources to reduce emissions, prioritising the wisdom of First Peoples. Towards Net Zero: Good News […]
Humans of the Uniting Church Rev Dr Michelle CookThis 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. In this […]
Remembering the Armenian GenocideRemembering the Armenian Genocide April 24 marks the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide. The Uniting Church in Australia formally acknowledged the Armenian Genocide at its 14th Assembly meeting in 2015. We share this prayer from Uniting Church minister Rev Levon Kardashian who is the grandson of a genocide survivor.Subscribe to our […]
Assembly Standing Committee resolution on the Holy Land President Rev Sharon Hollis has written to the Australian government and representatives in the Holy Land to share the Uniting Church’s deep concerns about the Israel-Palestine war The Uniting Church in Australia Assembly has this week sought to highlight and communicate its deep concerns about the escalating […]
Marking ANZAC Day 2024Uniting Church Defence Force chaplains have shared a reflection and prayer for UCA members and communities to mark ANZAC Day either side of national commemorations next Thursday 25 April.The reflection has been offered by Chaplain (Wing Commander) Christine Senini with the Royal Australian Air Force and the prayer by Chaplain (Squadron Leader) […]
God with us in the darkest valley President Rev Sharon Hollis reflects on Psalm 23 in the wake of two violent attacks in Sydney this weekwritten by Rev Sharon Hollis, President of the Uniting Church in Australia This week, many of us will hear Psalm 23 read in our worship services. It is a psalm […]
In 2022, the 16th Assembly resolved “A call to action for climate justice: listening to First Peoples wisdom.” The resolution established a steering group that amongst other things, is tasked with sharing stories, expertise and learnings on effective strategies and resources to reduce emissions, prioritising the wisdom of First Peoples. Towards Net Zero: Good News […]
A Fijian Bible Study A new book of weekly Bible Studies in Fijian based on Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary by Rev Dr Iliesa Jovili MeoThe second volume of the Fijian Bible study written by minister, theologian and author Rev Dr Iliesa Jovili Meo is now available. The new book, written in Fijian, […]
Churches called to act for refugees in response to Migration Bill How you can participate in the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce’s response to impending legislation In the last sitting days of Federal Parliament in March, the Labor Government attempted to push through changes to Australia’s migration laws. Advocates for the rights of refugees and asylum […]
In 2022, the 16th Assembly resolved “A call to action for climate justice: listening to First Peoples wisdom.” The resolution established a steering group that amongst other things, is tasked with sharing stories, expertise and learnings on effective strategies and resources to reduce emissions, prioritising the wisdom of First Peoples. Towards Net Zero: Good News […]