The Body of Christ is made of many parts, and people experience their understanding of God in many different ways. On this blog, we'll consider the beliefs and activities of congregations, denominations and different religions.
Thursday, March 4, 2021
UC National News - 3 Mar -9 Mar 2021 - #IWD, Innovation & Mission, responding to DFV and more
As we approach International Women's Day on 8 March, we are inviting people to thank and affirm the women who have encouraged, mentored and empowered them. UCA President Dr Deidre Palmer has offered a #IWD message and a prayer to use in your worship this week.
A key theme emerging from conversations in our Act2 project is how the Uniting Church raises up new leaders, lay and ordained. What challenges do you think the UCA is facing? Share your insights.
From today, we will begin to share stories about ways in which the Uniting Church embodies the four pillars of the Assembly's Strategic Plan. Firstly, we want to highlight Innovation, and stories of creativity, inventiveness, imagination and willingness to respond to where God is calling us today.
Assembly National Consultant Rev Lindsay Cullen shares some of the creative ways Uniting Church people are engaging people in conversations and activities that combine faith and popular culture, from podcasts to Sci-Fi Church.
The Uniting Church has welcomed the final report of the historic Royal Commission into Aged Care. UnitingCare National Director Claerwen Little said now is the time for fundamental generational change. Support the national campaign, It’s Time to Care About Aged Care.
Assembly National Consultant Rev Charissa Suli and UCA President Dr Deidre Palmer are developing resources to help equip people to respond to Domestic and Family Violence. Last week they held a pilot workshop with UCA members.
In the second conversation unpacking what a safe church looks like, the National Safe Church Unit spoke to Rev Josie Neuendorff about listening to the voices of children and young people.
When a group of Outback Links volunteers from Frontier Services recently headed to the outback town of Walgett in northern NSW, they learnt about a different way of life. Read their story in the latest Frontier News.
This year the annual ecumenical World Day of Prayer turns its focus to Vanuatu. UnitingWorld shares three prayer requests from our Church Partners: recovery from the pandemic, ending violence and upholding the next generation.
Secure your spot for Called by God 2 - Dr Deidre Palmer's second President's Conference to take place in April in Adelaide. Check out newly released details, including speakers and a draft program.
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