UCA 16th Assembly

The Rev Sharon Hollis, from Victoria, was installed as the President at the Assembly meeting of The Uniting Church in Australia which took place online for the first time. The Assembly meeting was livestreamed from Brisbane on 17 and 18 July.

The NCCA welcomes Rev Hollis and looks forward to working with her during her term over next three years, 2021-2024. Rev Hollis is the third woman to be President, and the first ordained woman in the role.

Read more about Rev Sharon Hollis' sermon given at the installation service of worship at the 16th Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia. 

The NCCA is delighted to hear that the Assembly extended the appointment of Colleen Geyer as the Assembly General Secretary.

Thank You

The NCCA says a very heartfelt prayer of gratitude to Dr Deidre Palmer for her fellowship with us as President of the Uniting Church in Australia and for her participation in the meetings of National Church leaders. 

As Retiring President of the UCA Assembly, Dr Deidre Palmer gave an address at the 16th Assembly, reminding us of the abundant grace of God and liberating hope we have in Christ. 

Please read the Retiring President's address

Congratulations

The NCCA would like to congratulate the new President-Elect – Rev Charissa Suli (NSW) – 2024 – 2027

In her response to the announcement Charissa said: "This is truly an historic moment for the Church. This is ground-breaking that you call a Second Generation Tongan Australian, still in her thirties. Today we move forward because of you all." 

The 16th Assembly in Photos

See a collection of photos taken as it happened.