Celebrating Older Persons Sunday

Uniting Church communities across Australia are invited to mark the fourth annual Older Persons Sunday during October.

Established by the Uniting Church Assembly in 2022, Older Persons Sunday is a time to celebrate the contributions and human rights of older people, confront ageism, and consider how we can build communities that honour dignity and nurture hope across all generations.

A worship resource is available for use by congregations which includes a full service outline, intergenerational activities, suggested scripture readings, music, prayers and reflections.

A Step Forward on the Long Way Home for Stolen Generations

On 27 May 2025, Premier Roger Cook announced a Stolen Generations redress scheme would be introduced in WA. Aboriginal people who had been removed from their parents before July 1972, and who were still alive on the day of the announcement, would each be eligible for a payment of $85,000.

In this Revive feature story, Uniting Church members of the Bringing Them Home WA committee shine a light on the recent announcement by the WA State Government to introduce a Stolen Generations Redress scheme, what it means for survivors and their families, and how the Uniting Church community can continue to support First Nations justice.

Article first published in the August 2025 edition of Revive magazine.

Frontier News

The latest edition of Frontier News is out now, with news and stories from our national UCA agency Frontier Services - standing with people in the bush.

This issue is full of inspiring stories from across the outback: a small church in Karumba restored to life, families recovering after devastating floods in Queensland, Bush Chaplains offering comfort and hope to those facing deep hardship, and children starting the school year prepared and supported.

The Uniting Church celebrates with joy the first woman to serve as Archbishop of Canterbury (UCA)

Uniting Church President Rev Charissa Suli extends warmest congratulations to the Church of England and the The Rt Rev Sarah Mullally, announced as the newly appointed Archbishop of Canterbury.  Read Article

Embracing a new future together (UCA)

Amid promise and pain, the Assembly’s General Secretary is calling on Uniting Church members to embrace deep, systemic change and live out our faith together.  Read Article

Juniper welcomes inquiry committee recommendations (Juniper)

Juniper welcomes the Senate Community Affairs References Committee inquiry report into aged care services and supports its recommendations, including the release 83,000 promised home care packages by 30 June 2026. Read Article

Buy Nothing New Month: Time to shop smart, swap fast, and strut pre-loved (Good Sammy)

October isn’t just another month. It’s Buy Nothing New Month! A global movement that dares us all to hit pause on buying new (don’t panic, essentials excluded) and say yes to pre-loved. Read Article