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Rev. Charissa Suli is installed in July 2024 as the 17th President of the Uniting Church, the first person of colour, of Pacifica heritage, and of Tongan descent, to lead the church nationally, and the youngest to serve in the role. A guide for Baptist ministers transitioning to the UCA (Part 5 of 12) Rod …
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A guide for Baptist ministers transitioning to the UCA (Part 4 of 12) Rod Benson, 17 July 2026 Ministers contemplating transition from Baptist to Uniting Church contexts do so for various reasons. If you are one of those, it is vitally important to consider your motives and discern the real reasons for desiring change. Here …
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Statue of the Rev. John Wesley (1703-1791), Anglican minister and founder of the Methodist Church. A guide for Baptist ministers transitioning to the UCA (Part 3 of 12) Rod Benson, 18 July 2026 part three of this series, I highlight the continuing influence of the three traditions as I have observed them, while acknowledging that …
Continue reading "Enduring features of the UCA’s founding Churches"
Former NSW Baptist minister, the Rev. Adrian Buggs, second from left, on the day of his induction into the Uniting Church and now serves three congregations in the Blue Mountains. A guide for Baptist ministers transitioning to the UCA (Part 2 of 12) Rod Benson, 16 July 2026 At first glance, the recognisable traditions of …
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The sanctuary and pulpit, St Stephen's Uniting Church, Macquarie St, Sydney. A guide for Baptist ministers transitioning to the UCA (Part 1 of 12) Rod Benson, 16 July 2026 Over the past two years, I have been engaged in the difficult but inspiring task of transitioning from ministry in the Baptist Church to the Uniting …
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