Canberra City Uniting Church

09/09/2026

Canberra City Uniting Church retreat is THIS Saturday.
Still time to register and come.
Hope to see you there.

07/09/2026

As we begin the Season of Creation the people of Canberra City and To e Talatalanoa congregations declare, with Uniting Churches around Australia, "Uniting Church for Climate Justice."

06/09/2026

It was excellent to host, Reverend Garo Kilagi – Moderator of the United Church of Papua New Guinea and Reverend Roger Joseph the General Secretary of the Papua New Guinea Council of Churches at our combined service this morning. Revs Garo and Roger are in Australia with a number of PNG church leaders as part of a partnership program initiated by DFAT. They shared in worship, morning tea and a Climate Justice social media action (see separate post)

05/09/2026

In our online reflection this week we begin A Season of Creation, joining with churches around the world in reflecting upon the theme of "Living Water." You can watch the video by clicking the image below

04/09/2026

For Sunday the 6th of September

01/09/2026

The Season of Creation begins today, the 1st of September; the Ecumenical Day of Prayer for the Protection of Creation. Our theme this year is "Living Water," as introduced in this video by Rev Charissa Suli, President of the Uniting Church in Australia.

31/08/2026

As PreCOP 31 approaches, the Season of Creation for 2026 will include a call to Stand with our Pacific Neighbours as we share in resources and the theme of "Living Waters" provided by the Pacific Conference of Churches, along with other resources and opportunities for action.

29/08/2026

In our YouTube post this week we discuss living gently as followers of Jesus. You can watch the video by clicking the image below

29/08/2026

You can provide aid to Nepal through UnitingWorld

You can help bring immediate aid and long-term support for people affected by the flash floods in Nepal.

28/08/2026

𝗔 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗹

As we hear of the devastating floods in Nepal, we pause in sorrow and solidarity with all those affected. In the face of lives lost, families separated and communities facing profound uncertainty, we turn to God in prayer. We pray for those who grieve, those still waiting for news, and all who are working to bring rescue, care and hope.

God of compassion and mercy,

We hold before you the people of Nepal following the devastating flash floods in the Bhote Koshi River area.

We grieve with those who have lost loved ones. We pray for the many who are still missing, local people and visitors alike, for families waiting anxiously for news, for those who have been injured or displaced, and for communities facing such immense loss.

Draw near, O God.

Where there is grief, bring comfort.
Where there is fear, bring courage.
Where there is exhaustion, bring strength.
And in these difficult hours of searching and waiting, sustain hope.

We pray for all involved in search and rescue, evacuation, medical care and relief. Protect and strengthen them. Give wisdom to those coordinating the response, and may help reach those who need it most.

Jesus Christ, you entered into the suffering of our world and showed us a love that draws near. Draw near now to the people of Nepal in their suffering.

By your Spirit, weave together communities of care and compassion. Strengthen neighbours supporting one another, families holding one another close, and all who are offering shelter, comfort and hope.

God of life, we entrust to your mercy all who have died. Hold those who mourn. Be near to those still waiting for news. Strengthen all whose lives and livelihoods have been devastated by this disaster, and sustain them through the long journey of recovery.

Hold the people of Nepal in your love —
the love of the crucified and risen Christ,
a love that crosses every boundary,
a love that will not let us go.

Amen.

– 𝙒𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙫 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙖 𝙎𝙪𝙡𝙞