Justice News
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.
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
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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...