Faith leads to action
The Uniting Church in Australia believes that it has a responsibility to help build a society free from violence, persecution, abuse and poverty; a society in which all people can live a decent life and hope for a peaceful future. Human rights are one important tool in this endeavour. It is the only church formally supporting a Human Rights Act in Australia.
As individuals and as a congregation, we act out our faith in the world by speaking up about everyday human rights. You can read some of our actions and reflections below.
Harmony Week
How did Australia become one of the world’s most diverse cultural spots? Michael looks at our past and present, and why the church calls for greater compassion towards asylum seekers and refugees.
Religion is no excuse for discrimination
We’re trying to support people in our community who are feeling despair and reliving the trauma of 2017 on account of the flawed legislation that could embolden discrimination.
Amnesty Write for Rights
JOINT EVENT with Amnesty Sutherland
Sunday 12th Dec, 10.30am-12.00pm
2 Chipilly Ave, Engadine
The Sutherland branch of Amnesty and the congregation of Engadine Uniting met after the church service for morning tea and our annual letter-writing event for Write for Rights.
Meet the Candidates for Ward D in the Sutherland Shire Council Elections
At this public forum we met our current local government representatives alongside the hopeful candidates and asked them about their vision for our community across the Sutherland Shire.
International Day of Older Persons 2021
How can we challenge community attitudes around ageing, and make the world a better place for older people?
In Conversation with Mark and Mary Hurst, Anabaptist Peace Practitioners
Restorative justice focuses on rebuilding relationships. Retributive justice, as practiced by our courts and prison systems, is about punishment. Does restorative justice offer a real workable alternative?
Visiting Aged Care facilities during lockdown
You may be entitled to visit more often than you think. Find out more here.
Elder Justice
We can help prevent abuse by being able to recognise it, and know how to talk about it.
Valuing older people
Supporting people to make choices and decisions is an important way to prevent elder abuse.
World Environment Day
As followers of Christ, we have a duty to be stewards of creation and pursue justice for the vulnerable: action on climate does both.