Archive for 2009

Last Minute Gift Ideas | E-cards

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Share Everything In Common – The gift catalogue Looking for a last minute gift that alleviates poverty and builds the capacity for UnitingWorld’s partners to work for justice? Seeking to find a gift for one who is passionate about all things Uniting? It could be an eye examination and lenses for a person in Fiji, a pig to help a West Papuan family generate income, or funding a Young Ambassador... Read More »

Ask the Climate Change Specialist

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Share Have you been left scratching your head over a climate change-related question? Now you have the opportunity to ask an expert. From 18-22 January 2010, Professor Howes from the Crawford School of Economics and Government, Australian National University will answer your questions on climate change and address the outcomes of the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. Submit your questions to... Read More »

Cyclone Mick Hits Fiji

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

Share Cyclone Mick swept over Fiji’s main island of Viti Levu yesterday, causing widespread flooding and damage. There are reports that at least three people have died. Associate Director, Church Solidarity (Pacific) Bruce Mullan has spoken to the Methodist General Secretary, Tevita Banivanua. While the worst is over, it is reported that more flooding will come later from the big rivers. We... Read More »

UnitingWorld Calls for Solidarity with Pacific Partners at Copenhagen

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Share In response to the concerns voiced by the delegation from Tuvalu at the UN Copenhagen Conference yesterday, UnitingWorld asks Uniting Church members to stand in solidarity with our Partner Churches throughout the Pacific who are facing possible relocation due to rising sea levels. The delegation from Tuvalu voiced concerns that agreements arising from the conference would not be effective as... Read More »

December E-News

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Share CONTENT Everything In Common | Lent Event 2010 | The Fiji Methodists |  Leadership Development in Timor Leste | People for Peace Appeal | Peacebuilding in Timor Leste |  Kiribati, Tuvalu and the Pacific | Experience Placements Everything In Common – Gift Catalogue Looking for a gift that alleviates proverty and builds the capacity for UnitingWorld’s partners to work for justice?... Read More »