All you need to know: answers to your frequently asked questions
To help you get the answers you need, our Coronavirus Crisis Team has listed your FAQs. This page will be updated regularly and we hope it will satisfy most of your queries, saving you from having to pick up a phone or send an email.
Lockdown pastoral letter from Moderator
Moderator Denise Liersch has penned a pastoral letter reminding us of Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians. “Sometimes when we are in the midst of tough life experiences we can be more deeply in touch with our hearts than when life is running smoothly.”
Comparing Victoria and Tasmania’s different pandemic experiences
Little separates Victoria and Tasmania geographically, but thanks to the pandemic they have been worlds apart for most of this year.
It’s time to act on climate
Ahead of COP26 which starts on October 31, Moderator Denise Liersch and Senior Social Justice Advocate Mark Zirnsak are calling for concerted action to address climate change.
Hope shines in dark times
As our resilience is tested during the COVID-19 pandemic, Moderator Denise Liersch encourages us to remember that it is our faith that sustains us.
An open letter of sincere gratitude and encouragement
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc throughout the country, Uniting Church leaders have written an open letter recognising its impact on us all and asking us to "carefully consider vaccination".
It’s a good habit to get into
A growing number of people are embracing a relatively new concept of prayer called Holy Habits, based around getting into the Acts for a new way of worshipping.
It’s time to raise our ‘sites’
Many of our churches that were built for communities that no longer exist as they once did can enrich congregations and communities in ways not previously possible.
Putting the ‘I’ in Uniting
A new book chronicles the lived experience of 21 members of the Uniting Church. Their reflections are honest, insightful, illuminating and sometimes inspiring. These are some edited extracts.
Sharon takes up the challenge
As she takes her first steps in the role, new President Sharon Hollis says UCA must continue to engage with First Peoples and embrace its multicultural communities.
Church is home for Laurenne and family
Ballarat's Laurenne Robertson and her family share a special relationship with the city's Neil Street Uniting Church.
Meet the Moderator-elect candidates
This month's Synod 2021 will see a Moderator-elect chosen to replace Denise Liersch in 2022. Meet candidates David Fotheringham, Rachel Kronberger and Cameron McAdam.
Recognising God’s guidance
By Malcolm Dunjey |
As we face an uncertain future, retired minister Malcolm Dunjey says seeking direction from God is more important than ever.
No scorecard for success
By Sally Douglas |
"Caring is not a competition and when we slip into competing, this is a sure sign that we are not anchored in Christ", says Richmond UC Minister Sally Douglas.
Ways we can cope with grief
By Vivienne Mountain |
Human connection and honesty are important when dealing with grief, says clinical counsellor and Uniting Church member Vivienne Mountain.
