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25.01.2022 Tomorrow night we have an all-women panel of speakers sharing about mental health from their own faith and cultural contexts. This is our final webinar for 2020 in our Church and COVID-19 series. You can register here: https://uca-nat.zoom.us//register/WN_AuoXaSo3R3i_5AciGfYjLw

23.01.2022 On DAY 7 of #16Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence we pray with Dr Joanna Palmer for those experiencing domestic and family violence, especially in the shadow of the pandemic. God of light and life, We are living through a time of pandemic And at the same time, we are seeing rising rates of domestic and family violence... This has become known as the shadow pandemic May your light shine into all the dark places, where power and control seek to entrap and diminish women and children May you be with those who suffer, and give them strength in their survivorship Jesus was inclusive and wanted all to have abundant life - may this be so for all women and children, as we seek to end gender-based violence in our communities In Christ, our light we pray, Amen - By Dr Joanna Palmer See more

22.01.2022 This Advent our Transforming Worship Circle is giving the Church the gift of song! Each week of Advent we'll share a new version of Tell a Story of Hope performed by our growing virtual choir. We invite you to share the song in your worship, whether that is in gathered community, online or with a candle lit at home.... Thanks to composer Michael Earl and the Revs Ellie Elia, Charissa Suli and Radhika Sukumar-White for kicking off Week 1.

19.01.2022 With Federal Parliament resuming this week, UnitingCare Australia National Director Claerwen Little has called for a permanent increase in the JobSeeker payment. "We know that the [JobSeeker] Coronavirus Supplement has lifted thousands of people out of poverty and allowed them to meet their most basic needs, many for the first time." As the Government actively considers the future of JobSeeker, we urge them to take into account the significant benefits that a permanent incre...ase to the base rate will make in transforming lives and boosting the economy through increased spending said Ms Little. Ms Little has also asked the Government to abandon its plans to wind back Responsible Lending Obligations on licensed credit providers. "This proposal would have dire consequences on people and communities, leading to increased financial hardship and disadvantage," said Ms Little. https://unitingcare.org.au//unitingcare-australia-calls-f/

19.01.2022 Join us for a yarn on all things #NAIDOC2020 with proud Palawa woman Alison Overeem from Leprena UAICC Tasmania. Connect via Zoom on Thursday 12 November 7.30pm AEDT: https://uca-nat.zoom.us/j/99429696232 In her NAIDOC Week reflection, Alison writes, ... "To know and hear from First Peoples, is how we as First and Second Peoples are called to the growing. To know the significance and compass that abounds us, as First Peoples through place, is to know our links to the Land surpasses all time and space..." Read it in full: https://mk0unitingchurcq6akw.kinstacdn.com//NAIDOC-week-re #alwayswasalwayswillbe

18.01.2022 For #NAIDOC2020 the Uniting Church's National Safe Church Unit talks to the Interim UAICC National Chairperson Rev Mark Kickett about what being a Safe Church for all people means to him and other members of the UAICC. https://vimeo.com/476111226

14.01.2022 Our apologies to those who joined for the livestream of the Day of Mourning service at Nunyara yesterday. Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, the service was cut off. The full video of the service is now available to watch and download. We will endeavour, as best we can, to ensure such technical difficulties are avoided for future Assembly events. ... Thanks to all those who held Day of Mourning services across the nation yesterday. We’d love to see any photos from the day. Please send via message or email: [email protected] https://vimeo.com/504175547

14.01.2022 UC National News - 13-19 Nov 2020 - NAIDOC Week stories, Christmas is Coming, Stories of Remembrance and more - https://mailchi.mp/nat/2020week41 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #NAIDOC2020

13.01.2022 On DAY 5 of #16Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, we pray for the voiceless and God's unconditional love. Thank you Nicole Mugford for this prayer. Protector God, I pray for those people who feel voiceless in their situation. For those who cry out in the dark and stillness of the night. ... For those who try to cover their scars and mask their pain. Lord, hear their cries. God of Justice, I pray for those who respond and support victims and survivors of violence. I pray for funding and an abundance of support for these critical services. I pray that where there is a need, there will be support. Lord, bring an abundance. Loving God, I pray for those who feel broken and worthless because of the violence they have experienced. For those who struggle to know and receive love in this world. I pray for those who offer love and care to someone after a situation of violence that they can love generously and carefully. Lord, show your unconditional love. God of all people, I pray for people of all cultures, faiths, genders and ages who experience domestic and family violence. I pray that all people experience the inclusion and connection of your love in a world often divided. I pray for relationships, friendship and humanity that crosses these boundaries for genuine inclusion. Lord, join us together in community. Amen - Nicole Mugford

12.01.2022 Today begins #16Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. UCA President Dr Deidre Palmer offers this message. We invite you to join us each day in prayer for a world where all women and girls are free from violence. Dr Palmer offers this prayer for Day 1. ... Gracious and compassionate God, Be with all those who are living in situations of violence and abuse. Be with those whose homes are not safe places, who live in fear and pain. May they find spaces of shelter and support, that offer healing, safety, and strength. We give you thanks for all those agencies, workers, congregations, friends and family, who walk alongside women and children who experience violence. Sustain them in your hope and guide them with your wisdom. Give us strength and courage as your Church to create relationships and communities of mutuality, respect and equality, where children and women can flourish, and all of us can grow into our fullest humanity. In the name of Christ, our Liberator Amen.

12.01.2022 Each year the Abraham Conference brings together Jews, Christians and Muslims to reflect on contemporary issues and helps build connections and friendships across our different faiths. The Uniting Church NSW & ACT is a long-time partner. This year it's an online event and Jewish, Christian and Muslim frontline workers will share their stories of hardship and hope in uncertain times.

12.01.2022 DAY 2 of #16Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. Thank you Rhanee Tsetsakos for this beautiful prayer Dear Arrawatanha, This prayer is for your beautifully created Yurartu (Aboriginal Woman) and Yudnynartu (Non-Aboriginal Woman) of the world, which includes all the Adnyani (Grandmother), Ngami (Mother), Ngarlami (Big Mother), Wadnami (Little Mother), Yaka (Big Sister), and Yakati (Children).... Our prayer is that you keep them protected from violence and harm that they may experience at the hands of others. We pray that if they are experiencing violence and harm from people who are meant to love, care and protect them, that you will place people around them that will be supportive and stand up, speak out and advocate for them and their safety when they do not have the resources, tools or strength to keep themselves safe. We pray that the people who you have placed around them for support are also supported in a way that keeps them safe from violence and harm, and that they are adequately resourced and funded to provide culturally appropriate services that ensure the safety of these women and their children as a high priority. We pray that violence against women comes to an end and that our communities are resourced to be better educated in the prevention of violence against women and the harmful effects that it has on the family unit as a whole. We want our children to be raised on strong healthy homes where they can experience love, kindness and respect towards one another so that we create a culture of a non-violent mindset in our future generations. We pray that Churches around Australia can continue to stand up and speak out about these such injustices, and that they can be more present in the lives of the most vulnerable people people in our communities aho often live on the fringes of society where there is little resources, education, support and services. May the members of the Church be the light and love that this world needs to help in eradicating violence and harm against women once and for all. We also pray for the people who act out these violent and harmful behaviours, that they may remember that they too are part of the greater human family who need love, care and kindness in their lives. May we remember that they too may be part of the people living out on the fringes of society who are most vulnerable. May we be reminded that they too may have experienced violent and harmful behaviours towards them that have damaged their physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual selves, and that they may need our help in restoring them back to a fuller life filled with love, care and respect for themselves and others. We give all these things to Arrawatanha our Great Creator, and we ask that these prayers may be received and dealt with accordingly in the right time. - Rhanee Tsetsakos

11.01.2022 The Uniting Church’s 16th triennial Assembly meeting will take place online for the first time, due to continuing risk factors around the COVID-19 pandemic. Members of the Assembly Standing Committee took the historic decision at a recent extraordinary meeting. Putting the safety and wellbeing of members of the 16th Assembly first was the key driver in this decision, said Assembly General Secretary Colleen Geyer.... The 16th Assembly meeting was originally scheduled to take place at the Queensland Synod’s Alexandra Park Conference Centre on the Sunshine Coast from 15-19 July 2021. A shortened 16th Assembly will take place online from 17-18 July 2021 with a view to reconvening the Assembly meeting in 2022 when a face-to-face meeting is possible. Work is already well advanced to ensure that the 16th Assembly meeting will be an accessible, joyful and hope-filled event that addresses the necessary Church business and governance requirements, said Ms Geyer.

11.01.2022 DAY 4 #16Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. Today we continue to pray for comfort, peace and love to prevail. Thanks Virginia Lavaki for this prayer. Father God, before we even open our mouths you already know what is in our hearts. We come before you to pray for Women and girls who have experienced violence or are going through it right now. Father God we ask that you wrap your arms around them and let them know that you are with them. Let them know that you lo...ve and care for them. Bless these women and girls with the strength, the courage and the hope to keep on pushing forward, even when they want to give up. We uplift these courageous and brave women and girls into your hands for comfort, peace and love. We also pray for your Church Lord, that may we stand firm and speak up on this very sad topic. May we as a Church community and family stand together and be the voice that these women and girls need. Bless us your Church with the courage and the confidence to speak up when needed, but to also show love and support to all victims affected by domestic violence. May our actions be just as strong and loud as our words. Father God, we also pray for the predators. This may be a true test of our faith by praying for those who hurt others around us God, but we just really uplift these people into your mighty hands. We pray that your light will shine upon them and give them a clear mind to help them change their ways. Lord hear our humble cries to you! In your loving and wonderful name we pray, Amen. - Virginia Lavaki

09.01.2022 DAY 3 #16Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. Today we are led in prayer by Joy Han. O God of mercy, Thank you for Christ in whom all things and ALL people are created. We especially offer up to you the cries of victims of gender-based violence.... We will not forget them and their pain and their communities’ griefour grief. Grant us the vision to recognise domestic and family violence where shame and silence, as well as changing circumstances during the pandemic, may have blinded us to it. Continue to train and empower us as transformative communities of advocacy and healing for victims and survivors of gender-based violence. Your kingdom come: we recommit ourselves to proclaiming, in both word and action, a world without rape and violence. May your Spirit continue to lead us in compassion and courage to bring change throughout our communities: through frontline intervention against domestic and family violence, in our worship and teaching of Scripture, and in our everyday speech and interactions. In Jesus’ name Amen - Joy J Han

08.01.2022 Join Rev. Charissa Suli and people across the world taking a stand for the #16Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence. We'll be sharing prayers and photos from Day 1 Wednesday 25 November Send your selfies to us via messenger or email: [email protected] or post with #16Days #UCA so we can show support across the Uniting Church for a world where all women and girls feel safe.

07.01.2022 In this week of #NAIDOC2020 we're reminded that this country was criss-crossed by generations of brilliant nations. In this video, Rev. Dr Aunty Denise Champion tells the stories of her place, Adnyamathanha country. She describes the land as an "our outdoor classroom" where she is reminded about law, culture and her identity. #alwayswasalwayswillbe... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnC13CXg7L4

05.01.2022 UC National News - 5-11 Feb 2021 - Praying for Perth, 16th Assembly goes online + more - https://mailchi.mp/nat/2021week3

04.01.2022 UC National News - 29 Jan-4 Feb 2021 - Our Day of Mourning, Act2 conversations, receiving and returning Australia Day Honours, Lenten resources and more - https://mailchi.mp/nat/2021week2

04.01.2022 Don't miss NYALC Online! There are two more opportunites for UCA young adults to gather in conversation with President Dr Deidre Palmer. An opportunity to stay connected, reflect on all that has been 2020 and share your hopes and concerns for the future. Register for TOMORROW Wednesday 25 November or Friday 11 December. Email: [email protected]

03.01.2022 UC National News - 27 Nov-3 Dec 2020 - Telling Stories of Hope at Advent, UCA Act2 Project, #16Days and more https://mailchi.mp/nat/2020week43

02.01.2022 UC National News - 20-26 Nov 2020 - Get Ready for UCA Act 2, #16Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence and more - https://mailchi.mp/nat/2020week42

02.01.2022 DAY 6 #16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. Thank you to Amy Ierome for this prayer reminding us about God's love. Gracious & Ever-Loving God, You are an Almighty Creator! You create men and women in your own image to the purpose, that you are a God who loves people more than anything. We give thanks for your gift of strength, hope and life in these difficult times. We especially give thanks for the eternal gift of your Son, Jesus Christ, through whom we have g...reat health and salvation. Lord, we open our hearts unto you upholding all beloved women & girls who experience violence in many ways. For those who suffer in silence and alone but feel weak and powerless. We uphold all who are supporting victims or survivors of Domestic & Family Violence. Open unto us your loving hands to provide funding, comfort and peace, enabling all opportunities for the services that support and help these strong women see the light at the end of the tunnel. Grant us the courage to stand up against all forms of violence happening to women, happening in families, happening all around the globe today. Enlighten us to love without limits, just as you have loved us more than anything. All this we uplift and pray throughout this ‘16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence,’ AMEN. - Amy Ierome