The Uniting Church has affirmed the ordination of women since its inception in 1977.  A significant paper was prepared and made available in 1990.  It sets out the theological basis for the UCA position which is still pertinent.

 Download Why the UCA Ordains Women

Towards a Theology Relating to Mission is a paper to encourage thinking on mission across the Uniting Church.  It provides a basic Uniting Church perspective and invites people to reflect on mission in the light of the paper.  At the end is some background to the paper and a study guide.

 Download Towards a Theology Relating to Mission

How to Read the Bible - 12 Simple Guidelines is a resource developed by the Doctrine Working Group. It offers some useful steps as to how people can truly enter into the biblical message. How to read the Bible is available a hard copy format from the Doctrine Working Group or can be accessed below, in the following languages.

English

Indonesian

Fijian

Tongan

The National Working Group on Doctrine has now prepared seven discussion starters known as DocBytes.  They aim to encourage theological thinking on specific topics across the Uniting Church.  These two-page papers are especially aimed at groups though they can also be used for personal reflection.  They provide some input, questions, and also point to further reading options. The first three are on: Apologetics, Doctrine and Marriage. 

They are available on the Assembly and Doctrine websites and can be downloaded free of charge.  Glossy copies can also be purchased from the Assembly, cost: $10 for 10 Bytes. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Natalie Shymko.

DocByte: Apologetics

DocByte: Doctrine

DocByte: Marriage

DocByte: Baptism

DocByte: Ordination

DocByte: Peacemaking

DocByte: Evangelism