The Uniting Church operates as a council-based church no one person can make decisions on their own and the Anglican church operates with Bishops etc - hierarchically. The Anglican Confirmation is not recognized in the Catholic Church.
The Uniting Church is Protestant, as oppose to Catholic. Google "reformation" : The Uniting Church is also made up of 3 denominations that joined together: The Presbyterian, Congregationalist and Methodist. There are different levels of Anglicanism in Australia, with the High Anglican being similar to Catholicism, and the Low Anglican church being radically different, in ceremonial celebration and many areas of theology.
Some independent Wesleyan Methodist and Presbyterian churches operate, with a more traditional theology. The Uniting Church is a more liberal church. The Anglican church is the state Church of England. Protestantism is a movement, and not a single church in particular the Anglican church is Protestant.
Mainly locations - the Episcopalian church is pretty much the American branch of the Anglican Church, which was the Church of England. Historically, there is no difference between the Catholic and Anglican Churches! It holds to the ancient faith revealed by Christ to the saints, recorded in scripture ,confirmed, explained and interpreted by the Holy Fathers in Seven Ecumenical Councils.
This without any additions or subtractions! It is and always has been, to my mind a, Particular Church, within the Body of Christ! Puritans wanted to purify the Anglican church. Anglicans liked it as it was. The Anglican Church is one of many Protestant denominations. All Anglicans are Protestants, but not all Protestants are Anglicans. A non-denominational Christian is someone who believes in the basic tenets of Christianity, but is not affiliated with a particular denomination.
The Anglican Church is a Protestant denomination of Christianity. Edward C. The predominant religion in Australia is Christianity led by the Roman Catholics , Anglican then the uniting church of Australia. They are the same thing. In other words there is no difference! How-and-ever, we have to realise that in theological terms that the Church of England is, since , no longer a traditional Anglican Church having abandoned Holy Tradition and the teaching of the Councils.
In my opinion she is a Neo [New ]Anglican Church! Anglicans are to be sought in the Continuing Churches of the Declaration of S. There isn't much difference because Anglicans split from the Catholic Church. Baptism is a means of entry into the Catholic Church and is gained by the use of Water and the right words! This flame is warm as the companionship of friends is warm. Let us celebrate the richness and diversity of life in the presence of God.
The structure of the service itself is quite traditional. But we are very careful with the use of language with the use of image. That it is inclusive, that it is open, that it is progressive, that it is Australian. Now some folks still want to call it a new Kingdom protocol but that language is stuck in the era of the King James Bible.
Rex Hunt was deeply influenced by the progressive theology movement of the s and 70s. He's rejected many core Christian beliefs: The virgin birth, the physical resurrection of Jesus and the Biblical account of 'miracles'. Have I rejected the basic tenants of Christian faith? No what I have done personally is to reject some of the interpretations, but I don't believe I have rejected the experiences.
Now is everyone at St James a self classified progressive? I'm sure that is not the case. Progressive is not a signed and sealed box which says this puts you in and this puts you out.
But our people at St James are they open to other to other people? Are they wanting to hear integrity in the preaching of the sermons? Do they want to relate to 21st century images and language in liturgies? Yes, they certainly want all of that.
So in a broad way yes we are a progressive congregation. But that doesn't mean to say that everyone's got their left foot nailed to the floor and sign on the dotted line. I think progressive means moving with the times. Recognising that we are of the 21st century, that we are people who think. That we're not people who have been told what to think as some churches are.
Well it's challenging theology. It's certainly not conventional Christianity that even I've grown up in the Uniting Church tradition. It looks to redefine the person of Jesus, redefine the meaning of God and to explore things that I guess in some churches are regarded as very controversial. The progressive Christian network in our view is less than helpful in with the church facing the issues it must face these days. Max Champion sits on the other side of the theological fence. Proudly conservative he's leading a push to return the church to its core beliefs.
We use the terms "reformed, orthodox and evangelical" quite frequently. And we want to draw attention to the fact that the church that uses those sort of titles is one that wants to focus on the centrality of Jesus Christ.
And the incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection and so on. And we believe that at its best, the ecumenical tradition from Biblical times through, through the creeds, and the creeds of the church, expresses that reality extremely well. Now that means it needs to be reappropriated in every generation.
But we don't believe it should be set aside as it is done by some people within our church. Those in favour of proposal 84 please indicate. Those against please indicate. It is clearly carried. But what's triggered the growing divide in the Uniting Church is not orthodoxy, but sexuality. At its Assembly percent of delegates voted to approve gay and lesbian ministers - the only mainstream church to do so. I think the church has made a serious mistake at its last two Assemblies.
It has without actually discussing whether or not same sex relationships in ordination are appropriate, without actually debating that issue at the doctrinal level and ethical level, it has never the less permitted that to be acceptable. Rev Champion says more than six and a half thousand church members have left in the past three years and more will follow if the church maintains the status quo.
We have a culture now where people move churches for all sorts of reasons people switch in people switch out. If this is the reason for some people I'm about that but we would rather it not be so. If diversity is now to be the mark of what the Uniting Church is about, then it won't only be on sexuality, it'll be diversity on what you believe about God. So if you don't, the Holy Trinity for example, or if you don't like the incarnation, or you feel the scripture really is a book that should be set aside, a whole range of things like that.
Then we will become simply a church that encourages people to follow their own natural desires towards spirituality or sexuality or liturgy. And that that fundamentally is a dangerous situation for a church that was founded on such a strong doctrinal and ethical and pastoral document as the "Basis of Union.
Rather than move churches, Max Champion and other conservatives established an organisation called the "Assembly of Confessing Congregations" - a dissenting group within the church. The ACC is not an anti-gay organisation. The motion that eventually went forward to the Assembly was a very fine positive statement of the splendour of creation.
And it includes within it concern for people who are, find themselves in confused sexual relations. And the pastoral care and the concern for people there is very clearly stated. John and Marion Morrison are among around one thousand Uniting Church members who have joined the Assembly of Confessing Congregations.
People are very passionate about this and I think it. I mean if everyone's going to up and leave because they just don't like one thing, it's not good for the church as a whole, so I think this has presented another avenue for people to remain within the Uniting Church but have the opportunity to be able to express their views and their beliefs.
I just feel that it's not Biblical, I feel a leader has to set an example. And it's not an example that I would want to have for my children, it is just the problem of a homosexual being a spiritual leader.
It seems to be a contradiction in terms to my way of thinking. And so, I just don't feel that I could accept that decision. That's all it's about, as Marion says, we've got plenty of friends who - who probably call themselves gay and, fine.
But whilst I don't agree, that doesn't stop a friendship and it doesn't stop that person being brought in within the church itself, we're talking about leadership. When it comes to leadership John Morrison has plenty of experience. For 38 years he was a police officer rising to the rank of commander.
I want to see them grow up to be good strong Christian blokes, you know and that's all I've ever done it for, I think, to bring young fellas to Christ and to learn to be strong, upright men. The aim of the Girl's Brigade is, basically the same, but just probably worded a little differently and, it's to help girls become followers of the Lord Jesus Christ and through self-control and reverence and a sense of responsibility to find true enrichment of life.
I believe faith is not much good without works, you have to have faith to be able to do the works, and, you can only do them through God's power, it's not you, it is him that is in control and I just feel that, it's more than just going to church on a Sunday, it has to be your whole life. John and Marion have been active members of their local Uniting Church at Bondi Junction for 30 years. The congregation is a mix of old and new The only reason we didn't join as a whole congregation was that there were a few people, really probably less than a handful, who we have a lot of respect for but who hold a different theological viewpoint.
And we felt that at the time it wasn't worth the hurting of that relationship. But just out of a sense of acceptance and love we chose not to, and allowed people to do it on an individual basis. I believe that the Bible says that it's not the way that God created us to live as homosexuals. The Bible says accept everybody. But the Bible also says you know don't let the people lead. I believe in the same way that is written on our front door, that all are welcome full stop, regardless of your beliefs or your preferences.
I feel very comfortable with that. The Assembly of Confessing Congregations claims to have church congregations onboard - around five per cent of the Uniting Church in Australia. In many areas, particularly in rural or remote communities, the Uniting Church works in collaboration with other Christian denominations to provide spiritual services. Resources Three denominations came together in to form the Uniting Church in Australia. It states the central affirmations of the Christian faith and is a guide to what is central in the life of the Uniting Church.
It also outlines the roles of the different councils of the Church including presbyteries, synods, and the Assembly. The Basis of Union is the key document on which the new church was built and sets out the way the Uniting Church operates on a day-to-day basis. The Statement to the Nation was the inaugural statement made at the time of union in June Our covenant with Australia's First peoples The Uniting Church takes its covenanting relationship with our Indigenous members very seriously.
Multicultural members Across Australia the Uniting Church has a growing number of members from non-English speaking backgrounds and other cultures. Interfaith dialogue The Uniting Church values relationships with people of other faiths and cultures also and affirms the place of interfaith dialogue in creating and sustaining a culture of peace and harmony.
Working for unity The Uniting Church has a particular focus on ecumenism working with other Christian churches.
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