3rd July 2020
From the Moderator
There were two questions Jesus asked His disciples: “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” and “what do you say, who is that person?”. These two questions help us to understand different realities. Jesus does not need our answer to the first question as they are merely comparing Him to John the Baptist, Elijah or Jeremiah. Jesus instead requires an answer the second question. He asks all of us who are currently serving Him
From the Moderator
“12. In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. 13. I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.” Ephesians 3:12-13
God sent Paul to preach the truth and the mystery of God that he had obtained both personally and through his fellowship even though he was a persecutor of the followers of Christ. Paul carried it out with all his heart.
From the Moderator
UNITING CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA 43RD ANNIVERSARY
21st June 2020
Greetings in the name of Christ,
God calls His people to come into fellowship with Him, this call is understood as a concrete manifestation of his task to bring humanity into salvation from the first coming of Jesus to his second. So, the task the church has been called to carry out is not by the church’s own will, but a task that has been entrusted to the church by God.
This week UCA President Dr Deidre Palmer and the Interim Chairperson of the National UAICC Pastor Mark Kickett, met to reflect on recent events, the issues in Australia and the ways church members can address these in the short and longer term.
“Together we grieved Aboriginal deaths in custody that continue, despite the Royal Commission that happened 30 years ago,” said Dr Palmer.
“We spoke about pastoral support for people in prison, and their families and friends.
“We spoke about ongoing effects of
From the Moderator
“12) Greet one another with a holy kiss. 13) All God’s people here send their greetings.May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” 2 Corinthian 13:12-13
Since the occurrence of COVID-19, our regular routine of shaking hands has been replaced with speech, we say: Nameste, shalom, Way palya, Nhämirr nhe, gigi ganman, how are you?, apa khabar. In our greetings that we
You are invited to join us on this day as it will be the first Sunday after reconciliation week and is also an important opportunity for us to stand in solidarity and support of the injustices that are occurring in the United States with the terrible loss of Mr George Floyd and that nations outpouring of grief.
The live stream is set this Sunday (7th June, 2020)
10am (NSW, QLD, VIC,TAS)
9.30am (SA, NT)
8.00am (WA)
You are warmly invited to the ordination of Dr. Rosalie Clarke as Minister of the Word.
Invitation:
Ordination of Dr Rosalie Clarke as Minister of the Word Uniting Church in Australia 5June2020 B
The Assembly Resourcing Unit has produce a National Reconciliation Week resource for 2020.
It includes reflections from Dr Deidre Palmer, Interim National Chairperson of UAICC Pr Mark Kickett.
2020 marks 20 years since the walk for reconciliation, where thousands of Australians walked to together in solidarity with First Peoples.
Event dates and more information can be found on the official website here:
https://www.reconciliation.org.au/national-reconciliation-week/
RESOURCE
National Reconciliation Week 2020 Resource
From the Moderator
“16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be[a] in you.” John 14:16-17
When Jesus lived together with His disciples, He became a good adviser, guide, and friend to the disciples. He taught them to bear their prejudgements and ignorance’s. He also provided comfort