Newsroom
Any enquiries from the media should be directed to Steph O'Connell, Head of Public Affairs and Communications for the Uniting Church Synod of NSW and ACT via StephO@nswact.uca.org.au or media@nswact.uca.org.au
Media Releases
Media Release: Open letter from faith leaders to the NSW Parliament
Open letter from faith leaders to the NSW Parliament 26 October 2020 Dear Members of the NSW Parliament, We share a commitment to the wellbeing ...Read More
Media Release: “Heavy handed” changes threaten religious freedoms of minorities
NSW RELIGIOUS FREEDOM BILL: “Heavy handed” changes threaten religious freedoms of minorities 23 October 2020 Proposed amendments to NSW’s discrimination ...Read More
Media Release: Campaign calls on MPs to reduce gambling room hours
CAMPAIGN CALLS ON MPs TO REDUCE GAMBLING ROOM HOURS Reduce gambling hours, reduce gambling harm 15 October 2020 A new campaign spearheaded by ...Read More
MEDIA RELEASE: Everyone deserves a safety net during COVID-19
MEDIA RELEASE: Everyone deserves a safety net during COVID-19 Call to use some of $60 billion to extend support to temporary visa holders, refugees ...Read More
MEDIA RELEASE: Uniting Church asks Congregations to continue to protect most vulnerable
Friday 15 May The Leadership of the Uniting Church Synod of NSW and ACT and leaders from the Presbyteries and Ministers, met this week to review ...Read More
MEDIA RELEASE: UCA joins student climate action to #buildabetterfuture
MEDIA RELEASE: UCA joins student climate action to #buildabetterfuture Climate and COVID-19 demands we act now for young people’s futures ...Read More
MEDIA RELEASE | Bushfire Emergency: Church declares Day of Prayer, launches appeal
MEDIA RELEASE | Bushfire Emergency: Church declares Day of Prayer, launches appeal The Uniting Church NSW/ACT has declared a state-wide Day ...Read More
Media Release: Uniting Church statement on pill testing following the NSW Coronial inquest into festival deaths
Media Release: Uniting Church statement on pill testing following the NSW coronial inquest into festival deaths 15 October The Uniting Church ...Read More
Media Release: Uniting Church the first to endorse the #ClimateStrike movement
26 August 2019 The Uniting Church Synod of NSW & ACT and community services arm Uniting today announced they will use their voice and their ...Read More
Media Release: Kenthurst Uniting Church in the media
Media Release: Kenthurst Uniting Church in the media The Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of NSW and the ACT is called by God to be a fellowship ...Read More
MEDIA RELEASE: Moderator's 2019 Easter Message
Moderator's 2019 Easter Message #EasterIsWhy Wednesday 17 April 2019 In his 2019 Easter message, the Moderator of the Uniting Church in Australia, ...Read More
MEDIA RELEASE: 2018 Christmas Message from Rev. Simon Hansford
2018 Christmas Message Monday 17 December 2018 In his 2018 Christmas message, the Moderator of the Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of New ...Read More
MEDIA RELEASE: Uniting Church opts in on Redress
Uniting Church opts in on Redress The President of the Uniting Church in Australia Stuart McMillan announced on 4 June that the Uniting Church ...Read More
MEDIA RELEASE: Vale, Freda Whitlam
Vale, Freda Whitlam Freda Whitlam passed away on Wednesday 30 May, at the age of 97. Ms Whitlam was the ninth Moderator of NSW/ACT Synod from ...Read More
MEDIA RELEASE: Pastoral Statement - Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey
Pastoral Statement - Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey Friday 10 November Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus. The week ahead will be ...Read More
Synod News
Media Release: Open letter from faith leaders to the NSW Parliament
Open letter from faith leaders to the NSW Parliament 26 October 2020 Dear Members of the NSW Parliament, We share a commitment to the wellbeing ...Read More
Media Release: “Heavy handed” changes threaten religious freedoms of minorities
NSW RELIGIOUS FREEDOM BILL: “Heavy handed” changes threaten religious freedoms of minorities 23 October 2020 Proposed amendments to NSW’s discrimination ...Read More
Personal Assistant to the Uniting Theological College Principal
Part-time role (3 days a week) This position sits within United Theological College (UTC) and is responsible for providing professional and ...Read More
Media Release: Campaign calls on MPs to reduce gambling room hours
CAMPAIGN CALLS ON MPs TO REDUCE GAMBLING ROOM HOURS Reduce gambling hours, reduce gambling harm 15 October 2020 A new campaign spearheaded by ...Read More
Supporting young people and building a better future
Order a free church banner to show your support for young people’s call for a post COVID 19 recovery that delivers a safer climate and jobs. ...Read More
Important information about the Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty
Amnesty Details Employers can contribute, to an employee’s superfund, amounts of underpaid super relating to the period from 01 July 1992 ...Read More
Chief Health Officer and Deputy Secretary letter to Church leaders
14 August 2020 Dear Religious Leaders I would like to thank you for your ongoing support of the efforts to control COVID-19. I recognise the ...Read More
Appeal for Beirut from Rev. Simon Hansford
We have watched in horror and a sense of despair, as the comprehensive disaster in Beirut is revealed to the world. All of us have friends ...Read More
Uniting apologises to employees for underpayments
Undertaking with Fair Work Ombudsman covers payments and leave entitlements for some former and current employees from 2013-2019 ...Read More
Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability Input Sought
The Church through Uniting Care Australia is seeking information for inclusion in the Church’s response to the “First Nations people with disability ...Read More
Chief Health Officer urges Church Leaders to be vigilant
Dr Kerry Chant, Chief Health Officer this week thanked leaders of the church for their continued care for the vulnerable and to remain vigilant ...Read More
Extension of JobKeeper
On 21 July 2020, the Australian Government announced that it will be extending the JobKeeper Payment subsidy until 28 March 2021; however, ...Read More
COVID19 Safe Plan Re-Gathering Information Webinar dates for August
A reminder, the dates in August for those wanting to participate in a COVID19 Safe Plan Re-Gathering Information Webinar are: Wednesday, 5 ...Read More
Minister Retirement Seminar-10 August 2020
Due to the popularity of the event held last year, in collaboration with Mercer we will be hosting another Minister Retirement Seminar on Monday ...Read More
Synod Climate Action Strategy- free banners for congregations
As part of the Synod Climate Action Strategy* Uniting Mission and Education and Uniting have joined forces to offer a free climate action themed ...Read More