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 10, 2022
UC National News 9-15 March - Celebrating UCA women, meet our Being a Multicultural Church Advocate, Grief in COVID webinar and more
This week we are celebrating the immense contribution of women in the Uniting Church following International Women's Day on Tuesday.
We invited people across the church to name the inspiring women in their communities making an impact through their witness, leadership and service. We are delighted to share those names with you and a little about the ways they have inspired others.
The participation and leadership of women is part of the DNA of the Uniting Church. In our story, we asked some of the women what this has meant in their life and for their ministry.
Suguta Rogoimuri responded, “I believe it has allowed me to see that women have a particular way of networking and responding to issues and that the church is enriched by this. It has allowed me to own my identity and vocation as one who seeks to follow Christ.”
In a new series of the President's Podcast,Dwelling, Rev Sharon Hollis speaks to some of the women in our International Women's Day story. First up, Professor Natalie Sims, curator of the popular blog, Singing the Lectionary, and a member of Brunswick Uniting Church.Hear about some of Natalie's story, her journey in the Uniting Church and her work as a bone biologist.
Week 2 of the Assembly Circles Going Deeper Bible Study series is here! The Seeking Common Ground Circle reflects on Genesis 15 and invites us to 'go deeper into God's promises' by walking, living and learning alongside other Christians and people of other faiths. Read the reflection and find out more about the UCA’s ecumenical and interfaith engagement.
Meet Rev Dr Matagi Vilitama - Advocate for the Assembly's Being a Multicultural Church Circle. In this video, Matagi invites you to journey with the Circle as it advocates for deeper, more meaningful engagement across our many diverse cultures, sharing the gifts we bring and recognising our solidarity with one another in Christ. Find out more about the Circle.
Don't miss the first webinar for 2022 from the Assembly Resourcing Unit and the Being a Multicultural Church Circle which will explore grief in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Register now and join via Zoom on Thursday 24 March, 7:30-9:00pm AEDT.
We continue to pray for those impacted by flooding across NSW and QLD with severe weather this week leading to further devastation and the declaration of a national emergency. President Rev Sharon Hollis last week launched a national appeal to support communities affected. You can show your support by making a donation to the Assembly’s National Disaster Relief Fund. Photo: Lismore Uniting Church, Tim Bennett
The Synod of WA and the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) is celebrating the upcoming ordination of Whadjuk Nyungar man and Nungalinya College graduate Mitchell Garlett who will begin a placement with the UAICC WA Regional Committee. Mitchell follows in the footsteps of his late father Rev Sealin Garlett AM. He will serve at Maaman “O” Miya Uniting Church and provide ministerial support to the Waroona and Tammin faith communities.
In a submission to the Federal Government's Draft National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children, UnitingCare Australia has welcomed the significance and ambition of the plan but called for more detail on how its goals will be achieved and its progress tracked. The submission is informed by input from UnitingCare Australia’s wide network of organisations that deliver services and support to those impacted by domestic and family violence.
Frontier Services is appealing to supporters this month to donate to the work of their Bush Chaplains so they can be on the ground supporting communities impacted by recent disasters. Bush Chaplains are trained to deliver pastoral care in times of emergency but are also there for the long term as people recover.
A new worship song has been written for UnitingWorld's Seven Days of Solidarity. Titled 'One in Christ,' the song was written by Roxanne McLeod and performed with Rev Ellie and Andrew Elia, Kelly and Julian Elia, Rev Radhika and Rev Adrian Sukumar-White, Melissa Coleman and Matt Potts. It is a powerful expression of hope and unity at a time we've never needed it more.
This is a rewarding opportunity to be a leader in building diverse and cohesive communities. Assess local community needs, assets and aspirations and facilitate community collaboration to create a vision and plan for community development.
Manningham Uniting Church seeks an enthusiastic and committed person to work with the Ministry Team and volunteers to plan and implement CYF programs and initiatives within the congregation and beyond.
Join us in prayer for
Women across the Uniting Church. We give thanks for all they do, both seen and unseen, in building life-giving and faithful communities, uplifting the gifts of others and making known God's love and justice.
All those impacted by the floods, those mourning lives lost, those who have lost homes and belongings and those responding with emergency relief and care.
Members of the Assembly Standing Committee as they gather online together this weekend.
Peace in Ukraine.
Ireland; United Kingdom: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, as part of the WCC Ecumenical Prayer Cycle.
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