Newington’s Co-Education Transition Off to a Strong Start
Nine months into one of the most significant changes in its 160-year history, Newington College’s transition to co-education is proving a positive experience for students, families and staff.
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When the Aged Care System Changes, Dignity Must Remain
Change is a part of every stage of life. It shapes who we are, challenges what we know, and often asks us to imagine something better.
The Aging Elephant in the Room, and What Put It There
There is something frustratingly ironic about being a “young person” and leader in our church.
Are we ready for Gen Alpha?
Think you only just wrapped your head around Millennials and their avocado toast? Or Gen Z and their hyper connectedness? Cue the next generation on the conveyor belt of pointing out what makes us different – Generation Alpha.
“Never Once Wished to Be Anywhere Else. Even on the Hardest Days.”
Talking to Rev. Bronwyn Murphy about change is a bit like asking a river about water. She has spent almost three decades watching the Uniting Church shift shape again and again.
Belonging, and the Sacred Work of Seeing One Another
We often begin as strangers, carrying our stories quietly within us. Yet something remarkable happens when people choose to stay present to one another. Through listening, shared meals, stories, and music, the distance between us begins to soften. We unfold.
When Home is Nowhere to be Found
During Homelessness Week (3–9 August), Parramatta Mission is inviting the community to confront this reality through a new campaign that challenges how we see homelessness.
A New World Needs a New Church
Staring into the season of the rural and coastal church it’s hard to understand what the season is, except to know that the season has changed.
So You've Been Thinking About Becoming a Supervisor?
Supervision is a requirement for everyone in ministry within the Uniting Church, Ministers of the Word, Deacons, Pastors, and Pastoral practitioners. It's time set aside regularly with a professionally trained person to reflect on your ministry. But for some, supervision raises a further question: could this be something I offer to others?
Historic kindergarten begins a new chapter serving Orange's young people
For more than 100 years, children have passed through the doors of Orange Uniting Church's kindergarten hall.
Your Hall Deserves a Spring Clean Too
Spring is a good moment to ask a simple question: is our hall doing everything it could for the community?
Inside the Intercultural Neighbouring Sunday Resource Guide 2026
On Sunday 19 July, communities across the Uniting Church are invited to join in the fourth annual national celebration of Intercultural Neighbouring Sunday.
Moderator’s Talanoa : From Five Loaves to Faith Across Generations
Attending the 102nd General Conference of the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga, whilst celebrating 200 years since the Gospel was first proclaimed in Tonga in 1826, was one of those moments for me.
What Her Heart Was Singing
There is a moment Sarah Manche describes that stays with you. A room full of people singing happy birthday for a grown adult sitting at the table, eyes wide. People have told her, she says, that it was the first time in their life anyone had ever sung happy birthday to them.
A Prayer for the People of Venezuela
A devastating earthquake has struck Venezuela, causing widespread loss and displacement. In response, Rev Pablo Nunez has written a prayer for all who wish to join the Uniting Church in praying for the people of Venezuela. The prayer is offered in both English and Spanish.
Una Oración por el Pueblo de Venezuela
Un devastador terremoto ha sacudido Venezuela, causando pérdidas generalizadas y desplazamiento. En respuesta, el Rev. Pablo Núñez ha escrito una oración para todos los que deseen unirse a la Iglesia Unida en oración por el pueblo de Venezuela. La oración se ofrece en inglés y en español.
Centre for Ministry installs 100kW solar system in step toward Net Zero
The Synod has installed a 100-kilowatt rooftop solar system at the Centre for Ministry in North Parramatta, as part of its commitment to climate justice and its goal of reaching Net Zero by 2035.
Pride, Belonging, and the Work Still Ahead
June is Pride Month, a time of celebration, reflection, and renewed commitment to the dignity and belonging of LGBTQIA+ people everywhere.
“No One Wants to Be Saved. Everybody Wants to Belong”
Bec Reidy does not think of herself as a good person. She will tell you that fairly early in a conversation, and she means it. "Doing what I do helps me sleep better at night," she says. "It's just as much for me as it is for anybody else."
Kiama Lecture Hall 175th Anniversary Celebrations
On Sunday 14 June 2026, the Kiama Jamberoo Uniting Church celebrated 175 years of Methodism in the region.