Moderator Rev Salesi Faupula’s strong show of support for those impacted by an anti-immigration march in Melbourne has been at the forefront of tonight’s final session of day two of Synod 2025.
In offering support for those who may feel unwelcome or unwanted following today’s march, Salesi said the Uniting Church held them closely in prayer.
In delivering her report to Synod 2025, President Rev Charissa Suli has called on Victorian and Tasmanian members of the Uniting Church to embrace the opportunities offered through multiculturalism.
Recognising 40 years of the Uniting Church being a multicultural Church, Charissa said she was “profoundly moved by how our diversity reflects the life of the Spirit”.
Moderator Rev Salesi Faupula has tonight offered words of support and comfort to those people impacted by an anti-immigration march in Melbourne earlier today.
Speaking during tonight’s final session on day two of Synod 2025, Salesi offered a prayer for those who may feel unsafe or unwelcome after today’s events.
It is more important than ever that the voice for peace in the Middle East rings out loud and clear, Uniting Church members were told last night.
Members at the final session on day one of Synod 2025 had the privilege of hearing from two peace advocates, who continue to work tirelessly for an end to conflict in the Middle ...
As the Uniting Church in Australia continues its journey of walking together with First Peoples, much work is being done in this space in Victoria and Tasmania.
The Uniting Church last year marked the 30th anniversary of the Covenant with the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress, while this year, Moderator Rev David Fotheringham was part of a panel during ...
Moderator Rev David Fotheringham ended his term in the role this morning, thanking Uniting Church members in Victoria and Tasmania for the opportunity to serve them for the last three years.
“It has been an enormous privilege to serve in this role, and I want to express my gratitude to the Synod for entrusting me with the privilege of serving ...
By Andrew Humphries
Rev Salesi Faupula has today been installed as Moderator of the Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania.
Salesi becomes the Synod’s ninth Moderator, with his installation taking place this morning as part of Opening Worship at Kingswood College in Box Hill.
This morning’s installation marks the beginning of Synod 2025, a four-day gathering of ...
By Peter Lalor Philp
What does a practising Catholic do on a Sunday morning?
I attend the local Union Church (Uniting-Anglican) with my wife.
However, my story goes a lot further than visiting the liturgy at the other end of town.
This is Fish Creek, in South Gippsland, with a church building at each end of our little village: on ...
By Elga Rodriguez
I am delighted to step into the role of Disability Inclusion Advocate for the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania, bringing with me over 12 years of experience in the disability sector.
I also have family experience of disability.
Throughout my career, I have worked in systemic and individual advocacy, local government, and tertiary education, striving to ensure ...
By Marina Williams
For as long as humans have recorded their fears, they have imagined the end of the world.
From ancient texts to futuristic forecasts, prophecies of destruction have echoed across time.
Whether framed in religious, philosophical or scientific terms, the idea that catastrophe may loom has shaped how societies understand their place in the universe.
By Rev Prof Philip Hughes
At the heart of Pilgrim Theological College is its research activity.
Over the past 10 years of the life of the college, the research which has emerged has been very substantial.
All members of the academic faculty are active in research, and most are known internationally for the work they are doing.
By Mark Zirnsak
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9
The Jesus of the Gospels lived under the brutal occupation of the Roman Empire. He speaks of peacemaking, love of enemies (Mt 5:43-48, Luke 6:27-36) and that those who live by the sword will die by the sword (Mt 26:52).