Thursday, September 24, 2020

UC National News - 25 Sep-1 Oct 2020 - A Zero Emissions Church, Our Gender Agenda, an Aged Care Prayer and more

 

Our Plan for Climate Action

The Uniting Church in Australia Assembly has committed to reduce its carbon footprint to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. The commitment, in a new Climate Action Plan, is designed to encourage action across the whole Church and beyond.

Our Gender Agenda

The National Directors of UnitingCare Australia and UnitingWorld add their voices to calls for greater support for women and girls through the pandemic recession.

An Aged Care Prayer

With Australia's aged care sector under extraordinary pressure Assembly and UnitingCare Australia theologian Rev Dr Ji Zhang shares a timely prayer. 

New Liturgy for those dying in isolation

In response to COVID-19, the Assembly's Transforming Worship Circle has created a new liturgy resource.

Seven questions with Colleen Geyer

The Assembly General Secretary has told Jonno White of Clarity for Churches what makes her tick as part of a series of interviews with Australian church leaders.

Called by God

Join Dr Deidre Palmer in exploring the themes of call and every member ministry in her President's Conference webinar on Saturday 3 October 2020.  

Birthday greetings

President Dr Deidre Palmer has sent a video greeting to the Church of South India to mark its 74th anniversary this week. 

Fast or Feast?

On 1 October, the Assembly Growing in Faith and Transforming Worship Circles are holding a webinar on the offering and reception of the sacrament of Holy Communion online.

Shaped by Jesus

The Assembly's new website - uniting.church - includes a new section Shaped by Jesus which explains the Uniting Church's approach to Jesus' transforming ministry. The section includes some newly commissioned illlustrations of Bible scenes.

Pastoral Care Manager

The Wesley Hospital in Brisbane is looking for a manager to ensure the provision of high quality pastoral care.

Executive Pastor

The Methodist International Church in Hong Kong is looking for an organisational leader.

JOIN US
IN PRAYER FOR:
  • The courage and commitment to make our Earth, God's beautiful creation, safe from human-induced climate change. 
  • Dedicated staff and managers in our aged care services, as they care for vulnerable Australians at a time when the sustainability of their sector is under intense national scrutiny.
  • Our legislators and regulators that they might make wise decisions that respect the dignity of older Australians.
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