Uniting Network
the national network for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people, their families and friends within the Uniting Church in Australia.
Assembly President, Rev John Mavor's birthday greeting to the UCA.
Congratulations to the Uniting Church which celebrates 21 years since formation in June. Twenty one years was always seen as a sign of maturity. Signs of maturity include:
- A willingness to say "sorry" to the aboriginal people who suffered as part of the "stolen generations".
- A commitment to enter a covenant with Aboriginal people, with the development of new liturgies that have an Australian accent.
- A desire for greater spirituality and deeper devotion expressed through prayer.
- A belief that the nation should act justly.
- A determination to be a multicultural church in a multicultural nation.
- The provision of a very wide range of community services throughout Australia.
- The establishment of a growing number of partnerships with churches overseas.
The list could go on and on. There is still some distance for us to go in our ecumenical relationships and in multiplying the number of people who are willing to share their faith. These things are being addressed.
We can truly say: "The best is yet to be although the present is pretty good."
