Giving it all in the Pacific
UCA President Dr Deidre Palmer didn’t shy away from the big issues of women’s equality, the devastating impact of changing climate and domestic violence during recent trips to Bali, Fiji and Vanuatu.
Degrees of commitment
At an individual level we can start to tackle climate change by living simpler, which accords with the way Jesus taught us to be.
Committed to a climate conscious lifestyle
A new campaign is challenging Uniting Church members and people from other faith traditions to live a more environmentally aware lifestyle according to their religious teachings and help save the planet.
A sound response to climate change
Portarlington St Andrew’s Uniting Church is calling on the combined power of music and visual art to educate people about climate change.
And God saw it was good…
REV ELIZABETH RAINE At the very beginning of our Scripture, we find God creating a world that is “very good”. It is clear from the first chapter of Genesis that God created a world for humans, plants and animals alike.
Climate of urgency
This year’s Uniting Earth e-conference focuses on ‘Hope in Action’ as ministers and activists explore community responses to climate change.
Prayer for all creation
More than 60 Uniting Churches in Victoria and Tasmania will join in a global day of prayer this Friday for stronger action on climate change.
Climate plans often fall short, UCA Funds CEO says
UCA Funds Management Chief Executive Officer Michael Walsh admits he is sceptical about the results achieved when investment institutions add their name to action plans which tackle issues such as climate change.
Religious leaders block Adani rail line
A group of religious leaders – including a Uniting Church minister – were arrested on Tuesday for blocking construction of the Adani rail link.
Faith leaders unite for climate action
Representatives from different faith communities gathered outside Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday to call for stronger bipartisan action on climate change.
Local faith communities call for climate action
Hundreds of residents in the electorate of Deakin have signed a petition calling for stronger action on climate change.
Trump ignores global warning
CATH JAMES The United States has never been one for collective global agreements.