Justice News
UnitingJustice e-news 29 March 2010
Uniting Church condemns shameful Opposition comments
President of the Uniting Church in Australia, Rev. Alistair Macrae has condemned the recent comments by Opposition Leader Tony Abbott and other Opposition members concerning the acknowledgement of traditional Indigenous ownership of land as ignorant and destructive.
Church leaders voice concerns over wellbeing of asylum seekers on Christmas Island
The President of the Uniting Church, Rev. Alistair Macrae, and the Anglican Archbishop of Perth, the Most Rev. Roger Herft have voiced concerns for the wellbeing of asylum seekers on Christmas Island following a recent visit.
Easter message from the President of the Uniting Church, Rev. Alistair Macrae
Watch the video from the President of the Uniting Church in Australia, Rev. Alistair Macrae here on the National Assembly's website. Rev. Macrae talks about his experiences visiting the Christmas Island detention facilities.
Upcoming event: 'What makes for a good city?'
When: Monday 10 May 2010, 930am-4pm
Where: Centre for Ministry, North Parramatta, Sydney
Chris Baker, Senior Lecturer in Public and Urban Theology at the University of Chester, is the key presenter at this one day symposium. The program also includes Elenie Poulos, National Director of UnitingJustice, and Kerry Enright, National Director of UnitingWorld.
Click here for more information and to download a registration form
NATSIEC prayer resources for reconciliation
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ecumenical Commission (NATSIEC) has produced a collection of prayer resources for Sorry Day and the Week of Prayer for Reconciliation (26 May - 3 June). These are available here on the NATSIEC website
Economy of Life booklets – get yours today!
Just a reminder that we have printed the Economy of Life: Re-imagining human progress for a flourishing world into a colourful A4 booklet. Copies are available free of charge (and have been printed on certified carbon neutral paper). Get yours by contacting us on 02 8267 4236 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Christmas Island chaplaincy: a light in the darkness
Christmas Island is a tiny speck in the Indian Ocean, yet it will seem vast compared to some of the tight spaces Rev Christine Senini worked in. And she won’t have to sleep in a bunk bed.
The President of the Uniting Church in Australia, Rev. Alistair Macrae has added his name to the list of prominent Australians calling for reform to our asylum seeker policies. UnitingJustice has continually advocated for a more compassionate approach to these vulnerable members of our society.
UnitingJustice and the Uniting Church in Australia Assembly has joined the chorus of voices calling for Constitutional recognition of the unique contribution that First Peoples have made to this country. Amendments to the Australian Constitution should also include removal of racist and discriminatory language and clauses. The open letter was accompanied by a submission to the Expert Panel on Constitutional Recognition made by UnitingJustice.
UJA Reference Committee member, Professor John Langmore, discusses the political momentum behind and the public benefits of introducing a financial transactions tax.
Rethink Refugees - watch UJA National Director, Rev. Elenie Poulos, reflecting on her work in refugee advocacy as part of Amnesty's information campaign
Preamble posters and Covenanting resources
Download or print your own here.
Position Vacant: Senior Media Officer
The Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia seeks to appoint an experienced media professional to the role of Senior Media Officer. Read more...
Churches solid on poker machine reform
The major Christian churches in Australia have reaffirmed their commitment to the Government’s proposed poker machine reform this morning in the face of Catholic priest Father Chris Riley’s apparent support for the inaccurate, well-funded industry campaign. Read more...