April 8, 2008

Building partnerships

In the wake of the Australian Government's apology to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, presbytery covenanting conveners are sensing much more interest in how to move forward with covenanting.

Since a covenant was signed between the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress and the Uniting Church Assembly in 1994 to assist Congress in its ministry, covenanting seemed to have fallen off the agenda for many congregations and presbyteries.

Now they are keen to reawaken commitment among Uniting Church members and are confident a new Assembly study booklet, Building Partnerships, will serve as a helpful guide for covenant renewal with indigenous people throughout the Uniting Church.

Contact Ivan Roberts, the Synod convener on 9746 2320 or email.

Pearl Wymarra, Congress NSW Development and Outreach Officer, is also happy to visit presbyteries or congregations who are interested in learning more about Congress or ways to support its ministry. Phone 8267 4363.