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Beyond seeking sameness
Reflecting on a powerful address from the recent Uniting Connections Conference, Adrian Pyle (Director of Chaplaincy and Connections) explores how we can move past seeking sameness and instead embrace diversity through the lens of grace, elegance and shared relationship.
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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.”
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The harsh reality of having no place to call your own
Homelessness Week (4-10 August) is a time for us to stop and think about what life is like living on the street, particularly as temperatures continue to plummet.
