Videos
In the chaos unfolding around us we are slowly curating our video collection for you
After the success of our Bible and Ecology and Christ in Creation e-conferences, people wanted to talk about taking action, and finding hope in the face of the massive assault Earth endures.
Which led me to start interviewing activists about where they found the hope to act, with surprising results! As a result, the conference ended up being called Hope: Anger in Action.
Go to the conference video page to hear why it’s still not quite too late to act; for the behind the scenes story of one of Australia’s most surprisingly successful campaigns; and much more
If you would rather listen on the road, go to our podcast playlist
We will add our other video collections here eventually. In the mean-time you can watch them directly on our youtube channel.
If you would rather listen on the go, try our podcast site
Forest Advocacy Ministry
The trees and creatures of the forests in NSW are in crisis, due to bushfires, logging and climate change. The Forest Advocacy Ministry of the Uniting Church is increasing Christians' involvement in the forest protection struggle, for the sake of God's good creation. (Short version)
Forest Advocacy Ministry
The trees and creatures of the forests in NSW are in crisis, due to bushfires, logging and climate change. The Forest Advocacy Ministry of the Uniting Church is increasing Christians' involvement in the forest protection struggle, for the sake of God's good creation.
Rev Mata Havea Hiliau Calls for Climate Action
I AM by Michael Ramaidama Utoni
Michael Ramaidama Utoni's poem about the impacts of climate change and seal level rise on Pasifika peoples. Production: Pulse, Uniting Church NSW/ACT.
Uniting Church students speak about the climate strikes
MC Julie McCrossin speaks with students from Uniting Church schools and congregations about why they are striking, their experiences of the strikes, and how adults can get involved. Recorded at the webinar "Why does the Uniting Church support the School Strike 4 Climate movement?" Featuring Georgia Stuart, Ella Andrews and Isaac Hemsworth-Smith. Also with Senu Edirisinghe and Freya Carmody.
Some suggestions for discussion questions for school groups and other groups who use this video resource:
1. Why acknowledge country? What does this mean for you when you hear it? How does acknowledgment of country link to our response to climate change?
2. While Georgia (Pymble Ladies College) mentions modern problems that are creating climate problems in her rural community, her response reflects the faith response of First Nations peoples. Explain this in your own words.
3. What motivated Ella (Kinross Wolaroi School) and her friends to organise a SS4C gathering?
4. Why was it important to include the Wiradjuri people in the SS4C?
5. Isaac Hemsworth-Smith (Rose Bay Secondary College) offers several ways that people can support School Strike 4 Climate (SS4C). How might you support SS4C or some other climate action in your area?
6. What is meant by the term, ‘climate justice’? How might this inform the way your faith is lived out in the world on this issue?
Michael Parker on his support for student participation in the climate strikes
Michael Parker, Headmaster at Newington College, explains why he supports school students' decisions to participate in the climate strikes. Recorded at the webinar "Why does the Uniting Church support the School Strike 4 Climate movement?"
Michael Parker's article to the Sydney Morning Herald, referred to in the video, can be accessed at https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/damn-these-year-11s-they-asked-me-to-support-the-climate-strike-20191007-p52ydq.html
Some suggestions for discussion questions for school groups and other groups who use this video resource:
1. Why does Michael Parker think it is appropriate for students to miss a day of school to march in the School Strike 4 Climate?
2. Would you be able to discuss this issue with your Principal as the group of Year 11 boys did with him (and get permission to attend the next strike)?