Peacebuilding

Churches oppose war

We believe that war is not the path to peace. ‘Just war theory’ is to say that war should only ever be used in the face of actual aggression, and to the minimum extent necessary to stop that aggression.

From a Christian perspective, war is never the way to peace.

That is why the churches supported the setting up of the United Nations.

“The Uniting Church is a peacemaking church. The Church’s vision is for a world where there is no need for military arms and weapons.”

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Uranium and the Nuclear Industry

Our Social Justice Commission actively advocates for a nuclear-free future and the WA Synod has called for a move away from all elements of the nuclear fuel cycle.

We are therefore supportive of:

WA Day of Prayer for the Holy Land

Following a Presbytery resolution in May 2024, the Social Justice Commission of the Uniting Church in ...

Following a Presbytery resolution in May 2024, the Social Justice Commission of the Uniting Church in WA invites congregations, schools and agencies, to choose a day in November to pray with the people of the Holy Land including our Palestinian-Christian sisters and brothers. This resource is based on the lectionary readings for 17 November 2024, the 26th Sunday after Pentecost. The Sunday foreshadows Advent and comes immediately before the Reign of Christ Sunday.

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WA Day of Prayer for the Holy Land

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