Sustainable September 2021 worship resources are now available! On behalf of the Social Justice Commission, Rev Gordon Scantlebury has provided weekly resources for congregations and faith communities to use during Sustainable September 2021, focusing on the theme “Earth, Sea and Sky”. The resources include a full liturgy, sermon reflection and a powerpoint presentation, which you are welcome to use and adapt to your particular church … Continue reading Earth, Sea and Sky
World Environment Day 5 June 2017 . In its first public statement in 1977, the Uniting Church in Australia expressed what would be an abiding concern with the wellbeing of the planet for the rights of future generations. In part, this statement read: ‘we are concerned with the basic human rights of future generations and will urge the wise use of energy, the protection of … Continue reading World Environment Day June 5 2017
Can you help us find the right person who has a passion for the environment in your community? The Uniting Church in Australia is joining other Christian churches and faith groups in national action on climate change. This year churches and faith groups all around Australia are joining together under the leadership of Micah Australia to take action on climate change. We know that Australia is … Continue reading Could you help collect signatures for our climate petition?
UnitingJustice has created an International Day of Peace resource. The International Day of Peace, marked each year on 21st September, is a time for individuals, community groups, nations and international organisations to re-commit to the way of peace with justice. Three case examples highlight ways that the Uniting Church is working in partnership with others to address gender inequality, take action on climate injustice and seek nuclear disarmament. … Continue reading Building Blocks for peace -address gender inequality, take action on climate justice, seek nuclear disarmament.
The Uniting Church strongly believes the natural environment is not merely a resource for the benefit of human beings but has intrinsic value as part of God’s good creation. This commitment to the environment arises out of the Christian belief that God, as the Creator of the universe, calls us into a special relationship with the creation – a relationship of mutuality and interdependence. We … Continue reading Climate change and its effects on our partner Churches
As we are finalising the resources for Sustainable September 2016, we have just learned of a great initiative which will fit so well with our theme: “Time to Act”. September 3-11, 2016: Join with church communities across the Pacific “We cannot build a Pacific Climate Movement without engaging our faith communities. Faith is pivotal to our people, and like the ocean, it connects us. In … Continue reading Sustainable September and #prayforourpacific
Winter in the Australian eastern seaboard and in Tasmania in 2016 has lurched from a long-standing drought in some areas, to massive floods in a number of places. Whilst we can make no direct link from these events to climate change , we know that climate change will make these events more likely to occur in the future. At the same time, news of the death of … Continue reading Droughts, storms, floods- Time to Act!
World Environment Day aims to raise awareness worldwide of environmental issues and encourage political attention and action. The day was established by the United Nations Environment Program and the World Meteorological Association in 1972 and is celebrated annually on 5 June. This year Churches have a special opportunity to mark this event in worship, as June 5 2016 falls on a Sunday. UnitingJustice has a … Continue reading Why should we mark World Environment Day 2016?
We are hoping to see many Church people in the faith contingent at the People’s Climate March this Sunday November 29 2015 starting at Wellington Square at 1pm. Wear PURPLE and bring your posters and Church banners! This is an invitation to be part of a history making, world wide movement of people who are working for a safe environmental future for all of us, now and in … Continue reading Join us at the Perth People’s Climate March November 29 2015
In the lead up to the Paris conference on climate change, the people of Perth are invited to a March through Perth. Join us on the 29th November 2015 at 1pm at Wellington Square. To find out more https://www.facebook.com/events/483448341822789/ Continue reading People’s Climate March Perth Western Australia
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