Justice News
Resources and Papers
Muliticulturalism and overcoming racism
Sexuality
Media Release: Sexuality and leadership in the Uniting Church
11 July 2006
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No. 84: a peacebuilding resolution - a new way of reading 'proposal 84'
October 2005
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When will the Church be a safe place?
Liz Yeo, June 2001
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Can the Church Listen?
The Can the Church Listen? education resources were produced in 2000 with the aim of increasing the understanding of the experience and views of gay and lesbian members of the Uniting Church.
studies resource
video transcript
The Adelaide Affirmation
At the end of November 2003, the Adelaide Affirmation was launched by Friends of Unity and opened for signature to all persons of faith and goodwill. The affirmation proclaims the Good News: that in Christ Jesus there is no condemnation of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered persons. Information on the Adelaide Affirmation, along with instructions on how to register your signature, can be found here.
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Uniting Sexuality and Faith
Final Report of the Assembly Task Group on Sexuality, July 1997
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Multiculturalism and overcoming racism
Issues Paper: Embracing our Diversity: A Multicultural, Multi-faith society
part of the National Assembly's 2010 Federal Election resource
Fact Sheet: Multiculturalism
part of the National Assembly's 2010 Federal Election resource
Celebrating our diversity
UCA Federal Election 2004 briefing paper
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Subverting Racism
Resource kit prepared by the National Council of Churches for Social Justice Sunday 2003
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Interfaith relations
Issues Paper: Embracing our Diversity: A Multicultural, Multi-faith society
part of the National Assembly's 2010 Federal Election resource
The National Assembly's Working Group on Relations with Other Faiths has many excellent interfaith resources on their website, including information on the Uniting Church in Australia and interfaith relations and how your congregation can respectfully engage in relations with people of different faiths. Visit their website for more information.
UnitingJustice has made several submissions to government regarding issues of discrimination. These documents can be found on the human rights submissions page.
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
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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...