Assembly 2006: Information and Resources
RA and EMU Joint meeting: 12 July 2006
Chairperson reports from the RA meeting
Max Champion responds to the decision of the 11th Assembly and reports on the initiative of the Joint Summit and other matters.
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Resolutions from the Joint Summit
Read the full resolutions from the Joint Meeting. This should be read with the Proposed Charter and the Confession and Statement (provided in ReForming Edition No. 12), and the RA initiated statement on sexuality (available in Assembly 2006 section)
Read the proposed charter for the Assembly of Confessing Congregations approved at the Joint Meeting.
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Also see the EMU website, especially for press news and updates.
Report on Assembly Prayer and Support Arrangements
Thank you to our members. You made possible a wonderful ministry of service and support.Click here to read
News from Assembly
Final Decision by Assembly on Sexuality and Leadership - Tuesday 11th July
Please read the initial comments. Note: for the official Assembly report please see the 11th Assembly website.
Report on the Sexuality Debate at the 11th Assembly: 7 - 10 July 2006
Read the report from RA of the sexuality debate before the final decision. For details of the proposals see the Assembly website.
For other coverage please see the EMU website
Reforming Alliance AGM 2006
Read the Annual Report presented by the Chairperson to the AGM. Click here to read
RA 11th Assembly E-News - Thursday 6th July
Praying for the Uniting Church
Revd Rob Tann provides a one page guide to help you pray for the Uniting Church. Click here to read more.Statement and Confession
A joint meeting of the Reforming Alliance and EMU held on 27 - 28 February 2006 has resulted in a common Statement and Confession. This important new document will be a significant resource for our member congregations, and is also now made available to the wider Church. Please read this important new document and share it with your friends and contacts. This document expands on the RA initiated proposal on sexuality which has now been presented to the Assembly for consideration. The RA initiated proposal on sexuality is included in the Towards Assembly 2006 section. Click here to read more.
Proposal on Sexuality
The RA initiated proposal on sexuality has now been presented to the Assembly for consideration by presbyteries from NSW, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria, and by the Queensland Synod. It will be considered at the next triennial meeting of the Assembly: 5 - 11 July, 2006. Click here to read more.
A Brief Guide to Uniting Church Councils
A one page summary is provided about each of the following councils of the Uniting Church:
The Presbytery. Click here to read more.
The Synod. Click here to read more.
The Assembly. Click here to read more.
Membership of the Assembly
Have you wondered how many people go to the Assembly and how they are appointed? This paper provides an overview of the National Assembly. The next meeting will be in July 2006. Click here to read more.
Praying for the Uniting Church
Revd Rob Tann provides a one page guide to help you pray for the Uniting Church. Click here to read more.
A Response to the Uniting Church reports on Sexuality by Revd Dr Kevin Giles
Kevin Giles provides an examination of the Uniting Church reports on sexuality produced in 1996-1997. It is important to reflect on the background to our present situation, and the fact that none of the more controversial recommendations were accepted by the Assembly. Click here to read more.
Evangelical Perspectives on Hermeneutics by Revd Dr Peter Ralphs
Much has been made of the need for more understanding the bible. For a solid evangelical perspective, read the paper presented by Peter Ralphs, the Principal of the Bible College of Queensland at the National Diversity Retreat organised by the Assembly in November 1999. Click here to read more.
The Abolition of Slavery, Women's Liberation, Homosexual Rights and Evangelical Hermeneutics by Revd Dr Kevin Giles
Some liberal theologians try to use other issues to cloud the debate on the practice of homosexuality. Kevin Giles presents a clear outline of the differences in this continuing debate. Click here to read more.
The Bible and Homosexuality by B. L. Mauser of Princeton Theological Seminary
This article provides a succinct consideration of the main issues in the debate. Click here to read more.