Uniting Church in Australia President Stuart McMillan preached at the opening worship of the South Sudanese National Conference in Brisbane from 25-27 September, 2015. His sermon is below.
This is the Rev Dr Gawirrin Gumana AO. I am his son by adoption. When you are in relationship with Australia’s First People, who continue to practise their law and who have retained their language, it is important for them to know how to relate to you. So I was adopted into a Clan/Nation. There are over 50 in North Eastern Arnhem Land. This means I use relationship terms for people in all these Clan/Nations of Arnhem Land, indeed across the Top End and Centre of Australia.
Greeting and Introduction
Your Majesties (King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u) it is with great joy that I bring you greetings on behalf of the worldwide Methodist family. We celebrate your coronation with all the Tongan people and pray that God richly blesses you and your people throughout your reign. May I also express my deep gratitude to your Royal Chaplain, the President of the Free Wesleyan Church, Rev Dr ‘Ahio, for inviting me to preach on this historic occasion; opening the Scriptures with you, seeking to hear the Word of God afresh as you begin your reign.
TRANSCRIPT ABC SUNDAY NIGHTS PROGRAM | PODCAST (Originally broadcast on Sunday 21 June 2015)
The President of the Uniting Church in Australia Rev. Prof. Andrew Dutney has released his final message to the church ahead of the installation of his successor President Stuart McMillan on 12 July 2015.
2014 Christmas Message
“…the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; and we have beheld his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father.” (John 1:14)
On behalf of the Uniting Church in Australia, I greet you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ whose birth we celebrate this day; Jesus, the incarnation of God.
National Minister's Conference
St Joseph's Centre for Reflective Living
Baulkham Hills, NSW
24 July 2014
I'm really glad to be able to launch this Building Bridges resource here today at the National Minister's Conference where we've been focusing on fresh words and deeds around the cross cultural, multicultural and multi-faith contexts in which we live.
Celebrating 37 Years of UCA: President's Message
An Anniversary Message from the President of the UCA, Rev. Prof Andrew Dutney
It's 37 years since the inauguration of the Uniting Church in Australia was celebrated right here in the Sydney Town Hall. The whole thing was televised. Newly formed UCA Presbyteries and parishes held their own celebrations throughout the country. There was huge excitement.
Prayer Vigil for Justice for Indigenous Australians
Parliament House Lawns, Canberra
18 March 2014
A reflection by UCA President Rev. Prof. Andrew Dutney on 1 Corinthians 13, delivered at the Canberra prayer vigil for A Destiny Together.
In one news bulletin on Wednesday morning I heard the Federal Treasurer say, delivering his Budget speech the night before, “We must not leave our children worse off. That’s not fair. That’s not our way”. And I heard John Falzon say on behalf of the St Vincent de Paul that the same Budget will “rip the guts out of what remains of a fair and egalitarian society”. Both sides of the argument cite “fairness” as the principle that justifies their position.
2014 Easter message
Greetings to you on this very special day for Australians of the Christian faith - the day we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
2013 Church Anniversary Video Message
Peace be with you, pilgrim people of God in the Uniting Church in Australia.
2013 Easter video message
"Do Not Be Afraid." On the very first Easter Sunday, these were the first words Jesus said to his disciples after his resurrection.
2012 World Methodist Council Peace Award Celebration Service
Wesley Mission, Sydney
14 February 2013
My name is Kerry Enright, National Director of UnitingWorld, the agency of the Assembly of the Uniting Church in which Joy worked in its various forms. It is my privilege to give a brief overview of Joy’s life and work as background to this significant award.
Wesley Mission, Sydney
14 February 2013
Bishop Ivan Abrahams, Rev. Professor Andew Dutney, friends and fellow peacemakers, good afternoon.
2012 World Methodist Council Peace Award Celebration Service
Wesley Mission, Sydney
14 February 2013
It is a singular honour Joy and privilege to greet you on behalf of the World Methodist Council, which is comprised of 77 denominations ministering to 80 million people in more than 132 countries around the world. It’s those churches who share a common heritage that dates back to John Wesley.