A shepherd of grace and compassion

Uniting Church President Rev Charissa Suli extends the deepest condolences of the Uniting Church in Australia to the Catholic Church upon the passing of Pope Francis, and pays tribute to the spiritual leader.

"On behalf of the Uniting Church in Australia, I extend my deepest condolences to our Catholic sisters and brothers, and all who grieve this profound loss. We join with people of faith around the world in giving thanks for his extraordinary witness, moral courage and lifelong commitment to the Gospel."

Media Release 24 April 2025

The Uniting Church in Australia strongly opposes Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's election commitment that under a Coalition government, the visas of Palestinians from Gaza would be re-assessed.

"Australia has a moral, spiritual and humanitarian responsibility to those fleeing war and violence. We must not close the door on those in need or unjustly target an already traumatised community. Our visa processes are extensive and rigorous. What is needed now is not suspicion, but solidarity."

Re-discovering the church's Social Justice voice

When many people think ‘Uniting Church’, they think ‘social justice’ and right from our first Statement to the Nation, expressing God’s love to the world through social justice has been a core element of our identity.

In Western Australia, the Social Justice Commission has been an important part of our Synod, leading and resourcing thinking about the important issues of the day.

Article by Dr Alison Atkinson-Phillips and Rev Dr Elaine Ledgerwood, originally published in the April 2025 edition of Revive magazine.

How your kindness showed up in a pool in the Pilbara

When you run the swimming pool in a remote town, you get to know the local kids well. That was Kristy Brown’s role for three years in Marble Bar, a remote town in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

The town sits alongside the First Nations community of Binya, and Kristy regularly sees many children from Binya at the pool.

Read about the Marble Bar Youth Project, started by Frontier Services Bush Chaplain Rev David Jackson and Kristy Brown, creating a safe space in Marble Bar for young people to come together for learning, connection, and community.
A story from the May edition of Frontier News.

Energy Policy Forum (UCA)

Understanding Energy Policy: What are the options? A Uniting Church conversation. Uniting Climate and the Uniting Church National Assembly are co-hosting an online forum on energy on Monday 28 April at 7:00pm AEST (5:30pm AWST, 7pm ACST). Read Article

Training programs that open doors (Good Sammy)

At Good Sammy Enterprises, we’re all about creating opportunities that go way beyond our op-shops. Through our training and development programs, we support Western Australians with disability to build skills, grow confidence and take steps toward employment. Read Article

Religious leaders and faithful issue climate SOS as pre-polling starts (Insights)

Religious leaders and faithful from many traditions are today giving passers-by outside St John’s Cathedral yard signs calling for stronger climate action...ARRCC also coordinated the launch of a joint video message today, featuring leaders from several religious traditions. . Read Article

Gail proves an inspiration on road to recovery (Juniper)

A stay in hospital to treat a staph infection took an incredibly serious turn for Ballajura resident Gail Shorten, but support from Juniper has helped keep the focus on her goal of walking independently again.  Read Article