Rev Dr John Squires

Uniting Church minister and scholar Rev Dr John Squires retired on 4 December this year after 42 years in active ministry, spanning numerous roles in congregations, a presbytery, and two of the Uniting Church’s theological colleges. An engaged theological reflector on the Uniting Church, John has made many fruitful contributions to the broad life of the UCA including the Assembly.

Reflections from Rev Dr John Squires

For our elders

July 9, 2023

This year, the Australian people are going to be asked to vote in a referendum which proposes to recognise the First Peoples in the Australian Constitution and establish a permanent Voice to Parliament. The Uniting Church has long had a constructive and supportive relationship with First Peoples, so a YES…

Conversations from Rev Dr John Squires

Our Mural is dedicated

July 17, 2023

Our TUC mural is having a wonderful and positive impact in our community, pointing to our values and mission and illustrating the things that are important to us. The Moderator of the ACT/NSW Synod, the Rev Simon Hansford officially dedicated the mural on a beautiful July Sunday, as “an affirmation…

Plastic Free July

June 29, 2023

Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics?  Plastic Free July Quiz –…

Don’t be Afraid!

June 25, 2023

Do you have any idea what the most common command is?Jesus commanded – Do not be afraid more than any other. And while I didn’t bother to go back and check up on this, it may be right there are, certainly many examples and it that I can think of…

Walking with God – Liz Moglia

June 18, 2023

Liz Moglia shared the story of her walk with God from Sunday School to giving her life to God at the Wesley Mission and through to her years of service in the Girls’ Brigade at Tuggeranong Uniting. For a person who shuns attention and limelight, Liz’s journey of faith and…

A New Moses – teaching righteousness and Justice

May 29, 2023

The Gospel attributed to Matthew has long been regarded as a keystone of Christian doctrine. Placed first in the New Testament, it enjoys a prominent place within the church. It has many distinctive features, each of which has played an important role in the development of Christian faith and behaviour.

Meet to Eat

March 3, 2023

Meet to Eat at Tuggeranong kicks off presbytery-wide gatherings Last year, the Canberra Region Presbytery adopted a Mission Plan that included a commitment to doing this together across Congregations. Inspired by this decision, a group of people in the south of Canberra began working to hold just such an event.