Rev Dr Les Brockway has advised us that Margaret Brockway passed away on Friday 17 January at 11.30 am.

Last week, Rev Dr Tevita Havea, General Secretary of the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga, returned to Tongatapu after visiting the Ha’apai islands devastated by Cyclone Ian. UnitingWorld has launched an appeal to support the Free Wesleyan Church in their relief efforts.

Last week delegates at the Yurora National Youth Convention (NCYC) talked about why reconciliation is important to them. A video of their views is now available.

Please find attached the latest media release from UnitingJustice, speaking out about the deeply troubling reports of the methods used to turn away boats carrying asylum seekers.

This position was publicised before Christmas and a number of expressions of interest have been received. However, given the holiday period and the possibility that some may have missed the original notification, UnitingWorld has extended the period to ensure that all people within our UCA networks are aware of this opportunity.

An overview of the position is available here.

UnitingWorld is looking for a National Director to provide leadership and vision for its work in international mission, the development of Church partnerships and its relief and development program.

The Centralian Patrol Minister Colin Gordon, features in the November edition of FrontierNews, the monthly newsletter produced by Frontier Services.

The Uniting Church National Assembly has asked Blue Care to assume the management of Frontier Services’ aged care services from 1 December 2013 to 30 June 2014.