UnitingWorld will be holding a series of public seminars to connect our partners with supporters in Australia.
Across three events, representatives from eight of our international partner churches will discuss the unique challenges they face being the Church and addressing poverty and injustice in their contexts.
The events are free, open to members of the public. However, places are limited so please register to book your place here.
These events form part of UnitingWorld’s presence at the 15th Triennial Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia to be held in Melbourne, and Assembly delegates are enthusiastically encouraged to attend.
Event details for sessions
HOPE IN A TIME OF ADVERSITY (Mon 9 July, 1-2PM)
Our partners from Zimbabwe, Lebanon and Maluku discuss how they respond to these uncertain times in world affairs. In this seminar, Prof Andrew Glenn explores with them the challenges the church faces in these political hotspots and the Christian hope that sustains them.
BEING A MINORITY CHURCH (Wed 11 July, 1-2PM)
Living in the midst of Hinduism and Islam in Bali and Buddhism, Daoism and Islam in China, our partners from Bali and China discuss with Associate Director, Jane Kennedy, how the church is working to play a vital role building Christ’s kingdom.
THEOLOGY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (Fri 13 July 1-2PM)
How does the church respond to the prevalence and severity of domestic violence? On average one woman is killed every week by a partner in Australia and the spread of the #MeToo movement internationally since 2017 attests to widespread sexual harassment and assault. Our partners in Vanuatu, Fiji and India discuss with Associate Director, Bronwyn Fraser, how they are working to address belief systems which perpetuate domestic violence.
Venue / Location
The Matsudo Room
Box Hill Town Hall
1022 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill VIC
Parking on street, behind library or multilevel carparks nearby
Cost
Entry is free – BYO lunch.
Tea and coffee provided.
Register for a session
Registration is essential as seating is limited and the venue is secure.
Register online: https://www.trybooking.com/WEKP
Or call: 02 8267 4267 | 0412 875 656
More information/enquiries: assemblysupport@unitingworld.org.au