#Allofthisisus - Easter across the UCA, Registrations Open for President's Conference and more in this National Update 12-18 April

12-18 April 2023 National Update Your weekly snapshot of the Uniting Church in Australia

Our Featured Story Celebrating resurrection life! From spectacular sunrise services to flowering crosses, candlelit meals and ocean baptisms, Uniting Church communities came together in joy and hope to celebrate Holy Week and the risen Christ.  This collection of photos on our Facebook page is a testimony to the creative and deeply meaningful ways people marked our holiest of seasons. Thank you to ministry agents, worship teams and volunteers in our communities who gave their time and efforts to make these services so special.  Make sure you check out the extra photos added to the comments section and add in any photos we have missed! There's also a fantastic collection of photos of Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday worship spaces shared on the Facebook page of the Assembly's Transforming Worship Circle. Join here! In case you missed it, the President's Easter Message can be seen here.  See the photos! EVENTS Register now for the President's Conference! Registrations open TODAY for the 2023 President's Conference being held at Redcliffe Uniting Church in Queensland's Moreton Bay region. The Conference will take place in two parts, 26-28 July for ministry agents in a placement, and 28-30 July will be open to the whole Church. We are excited to confirm speakers will include Rev Canon Dr Rachel Mann (via pre-recorded video), Rev Dr Cathie Lambert and Rev Dr Sally Douglas. Register now to get the Early Bird Discount! UAICC NATIONAL CONFERENCE “Weaving our way together” From tomorrow, members of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) will gather in Darwin for the UAICC National Conference. Congress members from across the country will share in worship and Bible study, and through times of input and shared discussion, reflect on what Congress is and its hopes for the future. Read the description of this artwork designed by Tom Sloane and Grace Williams for the Conference.  EVENTS Celebrate UnitingWorld Sunday The Uniting Church is connected in partnership with churches across the Pacific, Asia and Africa. They are vibrant, inspiring, and formidable people who are transforming lives and communities for the better. As the international aid and partnerships agency of the UCA, UnitingWorld works together with the global church to address poverty and injustice. UnitingWorld Sunday is an opportunity to be part of this movement. Sign up to get their excellent resources for hosting a service, including a sermon from a canoe by Rev James Bhagwan, General Secretary of the Pacific Conference of Churches! PODCAST In conversation with Rev Kharis Abadani In her 2023 Easter video message, Rev Sharon Hollis invited three Uniting Church women ministers to reflect on what it means to have new life in Christ, sharing in their own languages. As we continue the celebration of Easter, hear them reflect more deeply on new life in Christ in conversation with the President on her podcast Dwelling. In this episode, Rev Sharon Hollis speaks with Rev Kharis Abadani, minister at Mulgrave Uniting Church.

Uniting for the Voice Submissions invited  A Joint Committee has been appointed to inquire into the Government bill that needs to pass for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Referendum referendum to happen, and submissions are now open. The Yes23 campaign has created a helpful page for people to develop a submission to indicate their support of the Referendum amendments.  Make a submission Ecumenical news WCC Easter Message World Council of Churches general secretary Rev Prof Dr Jerry Pillay has shared an Easter message of hope and renewal, reflecting on the moment when Jesus Christ, on the cross cries: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” He reminds us God is present with us in all things, through all things, and at all times.   Read the message

Positions General Secretary - UCA Synod of Queensland The Synod of QLD seeks a passionate and collaborative General Secretary to positively lead the organisation and help achieve its goals. Presbytery Secretary - Wimala Presbytery, SA   The South Australian Wimala Presbytery seeks a Presbytery Secretary to build a culture of servanthood, good governance and effective stewardship. Join us in prayer for UAICC National Conference Our siblings in Christ in the Orthodox Church who will celebrate Easter this weekend. Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania as part of the WCC Ecumenical Prayer Cycle. Do you have a story to share? Email us! Our weekly PowerPoint with stories, resources and prayer points for use in your weekly worship. Share Tweet Forward Copyright © 2023 Uniting Church in Australia, All rights reserved. We're sending you weekly updates because you opted into news from the Uniting Church in Australia. Our mailing address is: Uniting Church in Australia Lvl 4 262 Pitt St Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia