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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
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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 will shortly be available from UnitingJustice.
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A Uniting Church response to the Citizenship Test Eleventh Assembly Standing Committee, 2008 |
upholding human rights
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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 A booklet version of the Dignity in Humanity statement can be downloaded here |
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Detention of Australian Citizens in Guantanamo Bay Tenth Assembly, 2003 |
refugees and asylum seekers
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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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Welcome the Stranger, in the spirit of the Year of Jubilee Ninth Assembly, 2000 |
economic justice
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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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Investment Policy Third Assembly, 1982 |
living sustainably
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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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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 |
uniting for peace
Afghanistan
Assembly Standing Committee, 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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Nuclear Fuel Cycle Policy Assembly Standing Committee, 2000 |
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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 |
living together as a church
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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 |
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Matters Affecting Indigenous Peoples
Twelfth Assembly, 2009
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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 |
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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