A video produced by the Assembly’s Formation, Education and Discipleship unit asked Uniting Church youth ministry leaders what they appreciate about the Church. Diversity was a common theme that emerged from the conversation.
Craig Mitchell, National Director of Formation, Education and Discipleship, was surprised that the youth ministry leaders all listed diversity as one of the things they value most ...
By NIGEL TAPP
Some within the Uniting Church would deride the triennial Assembly gathering as a bit of talkfest.
Yes, there is a lot of talking throughout the six days as the members deal with a range of issues. Topics discussed include issues confronting contemporary society as well as questions about how the church ...
The recent outcry following the killing of a Zimbabwean lion has highlighted shifting attitudes towards conservation and animal rights. The 13 year-old lion, known by locals as Cecil, was killed by an American man who reportedly paid $US50,000 to kill the animal on a trophy hunting expedition.
While local guides are facing court proceedings for allegedly luring the lion ...
Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress member Rhanee Tsetsakos is an Adnyamathanha* woman from South Australia. She believes Sydney Swans player Adam Goodes should be celebrated for bringing Indigenous culture to those who might never be exposed to it.
“Seeing Aboriginal celebrities on the big stage showcasing Aboriginal culture in front of large audiences, gives me ...
The latest Trafficking in Persons Report has renewed the focus on international efforts to combat human trafficking and modern-day slavery.
The annual report produced by the US State Department compiles research and recommendations which ranks nation’s efforts to combat human trafficking.
The Uniting Church synod of Victoria and Tasmania has joined a host of advocacy groups ...
UnitingJustice national director Rev Elenie Poulos recently discussed the role of religion in climate change on ABC’s Compass.
Ms Poulos was part of a panel of guests including historian and former Catholic priest Paul Collins, Anglican priest Peter Kurti and political journalist Paul Kelly.
The panel expressed a diversity of views regarding the extent to which religions should ...
It is not every day you receive an invitation to crown the ruling monarch of another nation. But that was the honour recently bestowed upon former Uniting Church president Rev Dr D’Arcy Wood.
Dr Wood, who lives in Gisborne, was invited to crown the Tongan King Tupou VI at a ceremony in the national capital of Nuku’alofa, on ...
Uniting Church in Australia President Mr Stuart McMillan has expressed disappointment that Labor may adopt boat turn-backs as part of its asylum seeker policy.
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten declared his support for boat turn-backs during an interview with ABC’s 7:30.
“Labor wants to defeat the people smugglers and we want to prevent drownings at sea,” Mr Shorten told ...
Dr Mark Zirnsak, Director of the Justice and International Mission Unit (JIM), has given an interview to The Weekly Times in response to the Uniting Church’s stance on worker exploitation in Australian agriculture.
Dr Zirnsak credits members of the church for alerting the unit that human trafficking and exploitation was taking place in rural Victoria. “Our members, out ...
Volunteers around the world are coming up with creative housing designs to address homelessness in their city.
There are an estimated 100 million people in the world without any form of housing. Inadequate government funding, combined with insufficient affordable housing in many cities, have prompted volunteer groups and architects to think of innovative alternatives to house the homeless.
The Uniting Church’s 14th triennial Assembly wrapped up in Perth over the weekend.
The Assembly meeting took in debate and discussion on a range of pressing issues affecting the Church and broader community – now and into the future.
From same-gender marriage to the plight of Palestinian Christians, delegates from across the country came to discuss, debate and reflect ...
The Uniting Church’s National Assembly has adopted a new refugee and asylum seeker policy titled Shelter from the Storm.
Proposed by UnitingJustice, the policy calls on the Australian Government to adopt a range of measures directed at supporting asylum seekers and refugees.
In the policy’s recommendations, UnitingJustice calls for Australia to base its response unequivocally ...
