UCA submission on new religious discrimination laws
The UCA has called for changes to the proposed Religious Discrimination Bill to ensure the legislation will not override other human rights or existing protections from discrimination.
UCA members join global march demanding action on climate change
Scores of UCA members and Synod staff joined an estimated 100,000 people to march in Melbourne as part of the Global Climate Strike on 20 September, demanding action against climate change.
Bronwyn Pike to be new CEO of Uniting Vic.Tas
Bronwyn Pike will be the next CEO of Uniting Vic.Tas after stepping down as chair of the organisation.
Prof Allan Fels says Mental Heath Kit can reduce stigma
Professor Allan Fels has launched a Mental Health Kit for Uniting Church congregations with a call to fight stigma and discrimination.
Scots student Luca Lamond leads the way in climate strike
Year 12 student Luca Lamond is demanding greater action to stop climate change by organising a School Strike 4 Climate for his fellow students in Albury.
UCA minister arrested at Adani coal mine blockade
Fairfield Uniting Church minister Rev Alex Sangster was one of six people arrested on 5 September at a blockade by religious environmental activists at the proposed Adani coal mine in Central Queensland.
Christians buying into the consumerist culture
Christians view the good life to be more about wealth accumulation, experience, prestige and success than making a positive impact on their local community or the world at large, a survey shows
President invites UCA members to join Climate Strike
National Assembly President Deidre Palmer is urging UCA members to take part in the Global Climate Strike on Friday 20 September 2019.
Wesley Trigg – not just a boy from the bush
Julie Perrin tells how Wesley Trigg's long journey of faith began with an encounter of the divine on a lonely gravel road.
John Cox Q&A – being safe church is everyone’s business
Rev John Cox is the inaugural Director of the Uniting Church in Australia’s National Safe Church Unit. He shares some thoughts on his new role.
Church must speak out to support Hong Kong’s last stand
The international church must speak up to defend Hong Kong's future and freedom of religion, writes Tim Lam.
UCA backs mandatory reporting laws for ministers
Moderator Denise Liersch has spoken out in support of making it mandatory for ministers of religion to report child abuse.