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Living Together as a Church
The Uniting Church believes that diversity is a gift and is part of our experience of God in the world. Learning to live together embracing our diversity is an expression of the faithful discipleship and part of our journey towards the reconciliation of all life with God.
UnitingJustice believes that no-one should be excluded from membership, positions of leadership or ordination within the Church on the basis of sexuality, gender or race. We seek justice and we stand in solidarity with all those who are marginalised in society, and it is of particular concern to us when experiences of injustice occur within the church.
Living together in a diverse church requires of us that we learn how to deal with the multitude of different opinions that are held by faithful church members on a range of issues. Living together, reflecting God's love for every person, requires of us that we are an open and inclusive Church that welcomes all people as children of God.
The question of whether it is appropriate for people in same-gender relationships to be part of church leadership is one that the Uniting Church, like many other churches, has been struggling with for many years. In this struggle, UnitingJustice stands with gay and lesbian people in the Church as they seek to find a welcoming home, and justice in church life.
Key Assembly Documents
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Sexuality and Leadership in the Uniting Church in Australia Eleventh Assembly, 2006 |
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Ministry and Membership in the Uniting Church Tenth Assembly/Assembly Standing Committee, 2003 |
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Women and Men: Statement of Affirmation Eighth Assembly, 1997 |
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Affirmative Action Eighth Assembly, 1997 |
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Sexual Violence Sixth Assembly, 1991 |
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The Uniting Church is a Multicultural Church Fourth Assembly, 1985 |
Prayer resources for Sorry Day and the Week of Prayer for Reconciliation (26 May - 3 June) from the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ecumenical Commission available here on the NATSIEC website
From the World Council of Churches - 'WCC calls on churches to "renew efforts" for a fair climate deal'
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From the World Council of Churches - multimedia study series on gender violence launched for Lent: The study resources offer a weekly film focusing on the lives of women in various parts of the world, including India, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uzbekistan and South Africa. Each film is accompanied by a Bible study, a fact sheet, discussion starters and worship resources.
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From JustAct in VicTas Synod: JustEndChristianPersecution - take action to assist Dr Alexis Montes, a lay leader in the health ministry of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) and his health worker colleagues.
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Position Vacant: Solidarity and Justice Officer, UCA South Australia (half-time position). The Solidarity and Justice Officer will resource the Church through education, advocacy and networking across a wide range of justice issues and commitments addressed by the Church.
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UnitingCare Australia Opposes Involuntary Income Management (25 Nov 2009): Uniting Care Australia National Director Lin Hatfield Dodds has called today for the Australian Government to focus on delivering effective support for disadvantaged and vulnerable families.
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