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Uniting Church Statements and Resolutions
Key Assembly Statements
Statement to the Nation
Inaugural Assembly, 1977
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Statement to the Nation
from the President and General Secretary, 1988 Bicentennial Year
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Covenanting Statement
read by the President of the Uniting Church, 1994
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Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress response to the Covenanting Statement
read by the UAICC National Chairperson, 1994
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Invitation to the Nation
Eighth Assembly, 1997
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Assembly Key Directions
Twelfth Assembly, 2009
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Assembly Justice Resolutions and Statements
justice for indigenous australians
an economy of life
An Economy of Life: Re-imagining human progress for a flourishing world
Twelfth Assembly, 2009
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A colourful booklet presenting the Economy of Life statement in full has also been produced. You can download that booklet here, and printed copies are available free of charge from UnitingJustice, contact us to place an order.
growing a healthy democracy
A Uniting Church response to the Citizenship Test
Eleventh Assembly Standing Committee, 2008
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upholding human rights
A Uniting Church response to Human Rights Legislation
Eleventh Assembly Standing Committee, 2008
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Implementation of Dignity in Humanity
Eleventh Assembly Standing Committee, 2006
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Dignity in Humanity: A Uniting Church Statement on Human Rights (minuted version)
Eleventh Assembly, 2006
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A colourful booklet presenting the Dignity in Humanity statement in full has also been produced. You can download that booklet here, and printed copies are available free of charge from UnitingJustice, contact us to place on order.
Detention of Australian Citizens in Guantanamo Bay
Tenth Assembly, 2003
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Liberty to the Captives (Mandatory Sentencing)
Ninth Assembly, 2000
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refugees and asylum seekers
Refugee Warehousing
Assembly Standing Committee, 2005
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Iranian Asylum Seekers
Tenth Assembly, 2003
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Asylum Seeker and Refugee Policy
Assembly Standing Committee, 2002
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A colourful booklet presenting the Asylum Seekers and Refugee Policy statement in full has also been produced. You can download that booklet here, and printed copies are available free of charge from UnitingJustice, contact us to place an order.
Welcome the Stranger, in the spirit of the Year of Jubilee
Ninth Assembly, 2000
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economic justice
An Economy of Life: Re-imagining human progress for a flourishing world
Twelfth Assembly, 2009
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The Uniting Church as Employer Principles
Eleventh Assembly Standing Committee, 2008
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Integrity and Justice in Employment Relationships
Eleventh Assembly, 2006
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Unethical Marketing of Breast-milk substitutes
Assembly Standing Committee, 2004
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A Call for Justice Concerning Employment
Seventh Assembly, 1994
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Trade Unions, Professional Associations and Employer Organisations
Sixth Assembly, 1991
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Economic Justice: the equitable distribution of genuine wealth
Fifth Assembly, 1988
a discussion paper commended to UCA members for study
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Investment Policy
Third Assembly, 1982
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living sustainably
An Economy of Life: Re-imagining human progress for a flourishing world
Twelfth Assembly, 2009
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For the Sake of the Planet and All Its People: a Uniting Church statement on climate change
Eleventh Assembly Standing Committee, 2006
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A colourful booklet presenting the For the Sake of the Planet and All Its People statement in full has also been produced. You can download that booklet here, and printed copies are available free of charge from UnitingJustice, contact us to place an order.
Tuvalu and the Impact of Global Warming
Tenth Assembly, 2003
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Alternative Energy Sources
Assembly Standing Committee, 2000
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Nuclear Fuel Cycle Policy
Assembly Standing Committee, 2000
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The Rights of Nature and the Rights of Future Generations
Sixth Assembly, 1991
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Statement on Uranium
Second Assembly, 1979
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uniting for peace
Resolutions on Afghanistan
Assembly Standing Committee, 2011
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Afghanistan
Assembly Standing Committee, 2009
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An Economy of Life: Re-imagining human progress for a flourishing world
Twelfth Assembly, 2009
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A Uniting Church in Australia Statement on Israel-Palestine
Assembly Standing Committee, 2008
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Uniting for Peace
Tenth Assembly, 2003
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A colourful booklet presenting the Uniting for Peace statement in full has also been produced. You can download that booklet here, and printed copies are available free of charge from UnitingJustice, contact us to place an order.
Nuclear Fuel Cycle Policy
Assembly Standing Committee, 2000
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AIDEX '91 Arms Exhibition
Sixth Assembly, 1991
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Statement on Nuclear Deterrence, Disarmament and Peace
Assembly Standing Committee, 1988
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Militarism and Disarmament
Third Assembly, 1982
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Falkland Islands Conflict
Third Assembly, 1982
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Statement on Uranium
Second Assembly, 1979
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living together as a church
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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Statement on Unity and Diversity
Ninth Assembly, 2000
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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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Task Group on Sexuality
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
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justice for indigenous australians
Revised preamble to the Uniting Church constitution
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Matters Affecting Indigenous Peoples
Twelfth Assembly, 2009
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Covenanting (includes statements on Church and government actions)
Ninth Assembly, 2000
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The Stolen Generations
Eighth Assembly, 1997
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National Day
Eighth Assembly, 1997
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Wik and Native Title Concerns
Eighth Assembly, 1997
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Covenanting Statement
read by the President of the Uniting Church, 1994
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Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress response to the Covenanting Statement
read by the UAICC National Chairperson, 1994
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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...