In October we’re launching the first Series of “We are the Uniting Church” videos telling something of the life, story and mission of the UCA. They’re designed for newcomers to agencies, schools and congregations – members, staff, volunteers.
The project arose from talking to people in UCA agencies and schools about how they induct their staff, and the need to give them a better sense of who we are as the Uniting Church. Last year we visited congregations, agencies and schools in various locations across Australia to gather stories and comments about the breadth and depth of the church’s life and mission. It was wonderful, inspiring and at times challenging to see and hear who we are as the people of God.
The aim is to give a broad brush view of our values and commitments, our people and programs, our faith’s words and deeds. The videos last for about 7 minutes each. They are designed mainly for use in groups, but can also be embedded in a church or agency website.
We also filmed 6 videos for Series 2 on the faith of the UCA. These will be released early in 2017. We worked with flipcreative in Brisbane on the project.
The videos are all be available to download, share or embed in websites for free – details at assembly.uca.org.au/weareuca.
You can also buy DVDs from MediaCom for $24.95 (Series One) and $39.95 (Series One and Two when available). Download the flyer.
Series One: Our Story
- An Australian Church – an overview of the Uniting Church
- Partnering in Mission – nationally and overseas
- Our Congregations – growing faith communities
- Supporting Communities – services across Australia
- Ageing Well – providing for elderly Australians
- Educating for Life – Uniting Church schools
Series Two: Our Faith (available early 2017)
- Believing in God – Dr Janice McRandal
- Believing in Jesus Christ – Rev Dr Geoff Thompson
- Believing in the Spirit – Dr Ben Myers
- Shaped by the Scriptures – Dr Monica Melanchthon, Rev Stuart Cameron
- Living as God’s Church – Rev Prof Andrew Dutney, Rev Denise Champion, Rev Jason Kioa
- Serving God’s Mission – Rev Dr Amelia Koh-Butler, Rev Alistair Macrae
The videos will also become part of new baptism, confirmation and discipleship resources for the UCA.
We hope they’re informative and useful. We hope to find ways to build on them into the future.