28th September 2025 (Year C – Pentecost 16) “Take Hold of the Life that Really is Life?” “Church Life as the Centre of Community Action and Solidarity”

David Barrow calls us in the Uniting Church to be the “salt of the Earth” and embody public, practical discipleship that challenges market-driven culture and builds communities rooted in justice, generosity, and hope.

Through community organising—churches, unions, and civic groups—he urges faithful, to strategic action that reflects Christ’s radical love and counters “empire” or market values,
citing that the church must be “the conscience of the state”, engaging politically and prophetically in the world to protect creation and uphold justice for all.

ALL AGE MESSAGE

30 young people and 3 congregations have contributed to this thoughtful and insightful message.

Two groups of young people (7-12 years and 12-18 years) from Newcastle, were asked to express
their visions for “a just world”.

These visions have been paired to visuals and accompanied with music. Our young people’s responses demonstrate their compassion, understanding and depth.

Thanks goes to the young people of New Lambton and Jesmond Park Congregations and to
Paddington Uniting Church and the family of Paul Somerville who gave permission to use “Cherish Delicate Earth”.

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