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Image: Geowombats www.flickr.comThe Assembly is a resource-rich council of the Church! However, because we have so much information accrued over 30 years we acknowledge that it can sometimes be difficult to find things.

Listed here are resources that you won't find on individual agency or working group sites. However, our search facility enables you to search across the Assembly site and all related sites, so if it is online and it is a part of the Assembly's functions, it should turn up in the results.

If in doubt, please contact the Assembly and we'll do our very best to assist you in your search.
  • Bushfires 2009   ( 6 Articles )

    The 2009 Summer bushfires have devastated many communities in Victoria. This section provides information and resources relating to the disaster.

     

  • Global Financial Crisis   ( 7 Articles )

    As Australians and those in other parts of the world struggle with the global financial crisis in 2009, the UCA Assembly will continue to resource you, so you may find comfort and support for yourself, your family and your community.

     

  • Introducing the Uniting Church   ( 6 Articles )

    Here you will find our Basis for Union as well as other historic statements and documents, and information on Andrew Dutney's Introducing the Uniting Church in Australia; all which detail the UCA's proud history.

     

  • Assembly Update   ( 16 Articles )

    Assembly Update is the monthly newsletter of the Assembly, detailing news from our agencies, working groups, and the Secretariat.

     

  • Regulations (2004)   ( 1 Article )

    The latest edition of the Constitution and Regulations is the 2008 Edition. It is currently available to purchase from MediaCom. This page includes links to the index and contents of the Regulations and Constitution (2004 Edition), including alternate Regulations for small congregations and Korean congregations; the Manual for Meetings; the Code of Ethics; and the updated Sexual Misconduct Regulations (2006). The 2008 Edition will be uploaded onto this website in the second quarter of 2009.

     

  • Specified Ministry of Pastor   ( 2 Articles )

    The 11th Assembly (Brisbane 2006) resolved to simplify the lay Specified Ministries of the Church. The decision was taken to discontinue the Specified Ministries of Community Minister, Lay Pastor and Youth Worker and to introduce the new Specified Ministry of Pastor.

     

  • Becoming Disciples   ( 7 Articles )

    The Becoming Disciples process is a helpful way of walking with people as they explore the claims of Jesus Christ and begin the Christian life. We offer a general framework (the four phases and the rites) and lots of resources. It includes three talks by Daniel Benedict, given to the National Consultation on the Becoming Disciples process in Adelaide, August 2004.

     

  • Covenanting   ( 5 Articles )

    This section supports the 2007 Assembly Booklet, Building Partnerships: A guide to covenant renewal with Indigenous people throughout the Uniting Church in Australia.

     

  • Prayer and Worship   ( 8 Articles )

    These papers will guide you in your prayer and worship, including praying for peace and healing; and praying with icons (a series of papers by Robert Gallacher).

     

  • Papers   ( 9 Articles )

    The papers here cover faith, religion and spirituality in contemporary society; recognition of ordained ministries; strategies for ministry; and mission and evangelism in the Australian context.

     

  • Policies, procedures, manuals & guidelines   ( 8 Articles )

    This page includes  primary policies, property policies and other key policies of the Assembly.

     

  • UCA Logos   ( 2 Articles )

    The current guidelines for using the UCA logo apply from 1 August 2005 and offer guidance on logo usage to ensure it continues to be a source of pride and inspiration for all members of the Uniting Church in Australia. Also in this section a range of logos optimised for print and web purposes.

     

  • Reports   ( 6 Articles )
    This page includes a range of reports on matters of importance to the Church and to the Australian community.