Growing in Faith Resources
Growing in Faith
Daring to question and to act
Jesus questioned traditional religious practices as well as the oppressive power and religion of the Roman empire. He proclaimed a life-giving message of love.
As we grow as Christians, we need to question earlier childish understandings of faith that aren’t much use to us personally or to our society.
The Uniting Church thinks of itself as a Pilgrim Church which is on the move and which is open to new experiences in the world.
On this page we hope to give you resources that will help you in your own growth and questioning.
See our the resources below for online resources to help you in your spiritual walk, both online and in person.
Recent Statement from Rev Charissa Suli
Uniting Church President calls on the Government to Support nuclear disarmament
In this season of Easter, Uniting Church President Rev Charissa Suli has released a public statement affirming the solidarity of the Uniting Church with the suffering people of Palestine.
From the World Council of Churches
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde at Kirchentag: We are family A conversation between Bishop Budde and Bishop Heinrich Bedford-Strohm moderator of the WCC central committee 2 May 2025
Local Resources |
Discussions
Wine Cheese and a Theologian is a local initiative that meets from time to time to engage with a relevant theologian in a friendly and supportive environment.
See this page for more details, and when the next meeting is due to be!
Our Library
WVUC has an extensive library - some 400 titles - of books available for loan, located in the Brindabella Room.
See this page for more information for how to access and use this resource!
Further Resources for Growing your Faith |
Articles:
“Gustavo Gutierrez: A Lasting Legacy of Liberation of Hope” by Yenny Delgado
The Widow’s Mites – Praise of Lament? – A matter of context by Addison G Wright
Beyond A Fetal Position by Walter Brueggemann (A reflection following the US election)
Videos and Podcasts:
Sermon by the Right Rev Marian Budde at the Washington National Cathedral 21 Jan, 2025
Munther Isaac at the Riverside Church in New York August 2024
The Cross, The Resurrection, and Gaza, The Freedom Road Podcast
Websites:
U C Forum promotes open discussion on progressive Christianity in the Uniting Church in Australia
The Marcus J Borg Foundation continues the work of questioning of Marcus Borg
The Westar Institute Pursues honest and rigorous inquiry on the origins and cultural implications of the Christian tradition through critical, collaborative, and cumulative scholarship.
Walter Brueggemann blog is a blog by an eminent Old Testament scholar. Sadly Walter Brueggemann died earlier this year. However, he was writing, thinking and praying even during the early months of this year, and the website is still active and his reflections still relevant.
New Testament scholar, John Squires, has a topical blog, An Informed Faith
3 Minute Retreat from Loyola Press, a good website to visit for those looking to pause a moment a reflect.
Final Thought from
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