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Reflection on schools conference
Aitken College chaplain Rev Gavin Blakemore reports on the wonderful insights gained at the recent UCA national schools conference in Brisbane.
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UCA submission on new religious discrimination laws
The UCA has called for changes to the proposed Religious Discrimination Bill to ensure the legislation will not override other human rights or existing protections from discrimination.Â
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Resilient Women Project tackles religious prejudice
Muslim women are one of the most victimised groups in society. Synod has spent five years researching a booklet that aims to help eradicate the problem.
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Moderator invites applications for 2020 Lenten Offering projects
Victorian and Tasmanian UCA congregations and other ancillary groups who are doing the mission work of the church are invited to apply for next year’s Lenten Offering grants to support innovative projects.
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UCA members join global march demanding climate action
Scores of UCA members and Synod staff joined an estimated 100,000 people to march in Melbourne as part of the Global Climate Strike on 20 September, demanding action against climate change.
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Bronwyn Pike to be new CEO of Uniting Vic.Tas
Bronwyn Pike will be the next CEO of Uniting Vic.Tas after stepping down as chair of the organisation.
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Prof Allan Fels says Mental Heath Kit can reduce stigma
Professor Allan Fels has launched a Mental Health Kit for Uniting Church congregations with a call to fight stigma and discrimination.
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Congregational leadership
‘Do-It-Yourself’ DIY modules which explore topics important for those who lead, or wish to lead, in congregations or faith communities.
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UCA backs mandatory reporting laws for ministers
Moderator Denise Liersch has spoken out in support of making it mandatory for ministers of religion to report child abuse.
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International Youth Day and unleashing unlimited potential
“I hope that we might honour International Youth Day by acknowledging the place and potential of young people around the world and around the corner.”
