News

Madeline Gordon makes a real difference

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

From a very young age Madeline has been aware of the world beyond Australia, and the struggle of those who live in poverty. So recently the 8-year-old set out to do something about it. After choosing a number of ‘gift items’ from UnitingWorld’s Everything In Common Catalogue, Madeline sought the help of friends and family to raise $450.00 to go towards these projects. She succeeded... Read More »

International Church Partners respond to Queensland floods

Monday, January 24th, 2011

UnitingWorld has been inundated with expressions of concern, support and love from our Church Partners across Asia and the Pacific in response to the Flood emergency facing large portions of Queensland. These expressions demonstrate the depth of mutuality and partnership that the Uniting Church through UnitingWorld has with our International partners. We are so grateful for their thoughts... Read More »

December E-News

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010

In this Issue: Say Peace Now | Tensions in Korea | Everything in Common Gift Stall | Mt Merapi & Mentawai Disaster Response | UnitingWorld Blogs | Final E-News of 2010 SAY PEACE NOW In early December UnitingWorld launched the Say Peace Now Christmas appeal, to call attention to Young Ambassadors for Peace (YAP) work in Ambon, Indonesia. Ambon was a hotbed of conflict and... Read More »

Partner Churches in Korea Express Concern about North-South Tensions

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

In the aftermath of North Korea launching rockets and shells at a South Korean border island six days ago, China has  joined the international chorus of deep concern about rising tensions between North and South Korea. Rev. John Barr, Associate Director Church Solidarity (Asia) has been in contact with The National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK) and the Presbyterian Church... Read More »

A One Day Conference – WEST PAPUA UPDATE

Friday, November 26th, 2010

West Papua Update A one day conference is being held on human rights in West Papua and security sector reform, plus a new collection of photos from West Papua. Mon Nov 29, 10.30am-4pm. Centre for Peace & Conflict Studies, Mackie Bldg, Rm 114, Arundel St, Forest Lodge, Sydney University. Speakers: Prof Peter King (Sydney Uni), Muso Sombuk (University of Papua), Rusdi Marpaung... Read More »