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.
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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.
Building the Foundations for a New Central Presbytery
On June 12 and 13, the PRCs across the Central Presbytery cluster met to consider what the Central Presbytery pastoral relations committee might look like.
Service is in His DNA
Will Giacometti did not come to service through a single defining moment. He came to it the way most things that last tend to arrive, quietly, gradually, and through the people around him.
The Long Way With Young People
There was a passion at Gungahlin to bring people together and drive the young people’s ministry forward, and someone had to be the one driving this. That person was Narelle Dodd.
“You don’t fight darkness with a broom. You light a candle”
When the Bill Crews Foundation’s kitchen in Ashfield went offline for renovations, thousands of Sydney’s most vulnerable people still needed to eat. A Jewish community kitchen in Bondi made sure they did. Every single day
Armenian Community Celebrates a Legacy of Hope and Resilience
This year marks a season of celebration for the Armenian Evangelical community in Australia and around the world.
Uniting Financial Services Wins Gold Award for Transformation Excellence
Uniting Financial Services (UFS) has been recognised at the 2026 Infosys Finacle Innovation Awards as the winner in the category of Transformation Excellence.
Mid North Coast congregations gather in worship on Trinity Sunday
Members of five Mid North Coast congregations gathered for a combined Trinity Sunday service at Coffs Harbour Uniting Church, welcoming the Moderator, Rev. Faaimata Havea Hiliau.
A Life Built Around Asking Why
There is a particular kind of person who does not wait to be asked. Loraine Holley is one of them.
Welcoming the Stranger Starts Long Before Someone Reaches our Shores
When Maya* fled Syria with her children, she arrived in Jordan carrying more than a few belongings. She carried uncertainty. Fear. And the overwhelming responsibility of trying to rebuild a life from nothing.
You Are Seen
"Many of those people may never know the full impact of their faithfulness — the ways their teaching, encouragement, welcome, and witness have shaped lives and ministries beyond what they could have imagined."
Uniting Financial Services nominated for Two Tech Industry Awards
Uniting Financial Services (UFS) and its software partner Infosys have been nominated for two awards for the migration from the Temanos platform to Finacle in May 2025.