UnitingJustice News
Social Justice Sunday 25th September 2011
Social Justice Sunday is an ecumenical initiative sponsored by the National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA). It serves to remind us of the importance of working as churches together as we respond to God’s to work for justice and peace in the world.
The theme of Social Justice Sunday 2011 is “I was in prison and you visited me”. The materials, prepared by the NCCA Social Justice Network includes information and statistics about the state of our prisons in Australia, personal stories from those who provide various forms of ministry to those in prison and in other ways affected by the justice system, and prayers.
Traditionally Social Justice Sunday is celebrated on the final Sunday in September – this year, that’s the 25th September – but these materials can be used at any time throughout the year as a resource for planning worship, and for personal and group study.
The eight-page booklet is available from the National Council of Churches in Australia, UnitingJustice Australia and some synod offices. It will be available soon to download from the NCCA website.
Ring your synod office of order your copies from UnitingJustice Australia 02 8267 4236 or send an email.
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Climate Change Conference
The Climate Crisis as the Crisis of Humanity
20 September 2011
United Theological College are hosting a full day seminar on the crisis of climate change on Tuesday 20 September 2011. The guest speakers are:
- Ernst Conradie, Professor of Systematic Theology and Ethics at the University of Western Cape, South Africa, one of the world’s most respected theologians working on environment and climate change, whose publications include Christianity and Ecological Theology and Hope for the earth: Vistas on a new century
- Clive Hamilton, Professor of Public Ethics, Centre of Applied Philosophy, one of Australia’s most recognised public intellectuals and author of such well-known books as Affluenza, Growth Fetish and Requiem for a Species.
The cost is $40 (waged), $25 (unwaged) or $10 (exclusive of lunch).
For more information or to register by 13 September, contact:
David Roper, United Theological College 8838 8927 or send an email
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The Worship of our Borders
Opinion: ABC Religion and Ethics Online
UnitingJustice Australia National Director, Rev. Elenie Poulos, has written an opinion piece exploring how theologian Daniel Smith Christopher’s idea about the worship of national borders has contributed to an inhumane trade in people.
Click here to read the article.
Elenie’s previous articles for ABC Religion and Ethics:
Can Australia Become a More Hospitable Country?
Human Rights in Australia: Whose lives do we grieve?
Image courtesy of ABC Religion and Ethics.
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Position Vacant
UnitingJustice Australia is seeking to appoint a full-time Research Officer to assist the National Director through research, the production of information and advocacy resources, and the provision of administrative support.
Key responsibilities include the research and writing of policy and position papers, briefing notes and discussion papers, submissions and correspondence to government; research, writing and preparation of information resources and advocacy materials as well as the provision of general communications and administrative support.
Applications must include a full CV and a letter addressing each of the essential criteria.
Applications close: 19 August 2011
Location: Sydney CBD
The full position description, including the essential criteria, is available on the UnitingJustice Australia website.
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