RECONCILIATION

Question 1

What is it

Answer 1

Strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous people for the benefit of all Australians.

Question 2

CHRISTIANITY IN THE PROCESS OF RECONCILIATION

Answer 2

Efforts by Christian communities to fight for Indigenous human rights.
Spreading the reconciliation message.
1967 referendum Christian churches were one of the leading voices in support of the referendum.
Mid-1990s, Christian churches made official statements of apology, sorrow and regret people have experienced, particularly the Stolen Generations.

Question 3

THE UNITING CHURCH OF AUSTRALIA

Answer 3

UCA’s efforts to bring Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians together
Support the Indigenous communities.

Question 4

UNITING ABORIGINAL & ISLANDER CHRISTIAN CONGRESS

Answer 4

In 1985, UCA welcomed and supported the formation of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC).

In 1997, Uniting Church made a formal apology to the Stolen Generation.
Participate each year in National Sorry Day.

Question 5

initiatives

Answer 5

(DAY OF MOURNING 2020)
Each year, Sunday before Australia Day.
Uniting Church invites people to mark a Day of Mourning.