Society's growing larger, but we're not necessarily growing closer. Individualism has led people to gather together, but somehow lose touch as a community.   It's just so easy to text or twitter, yet we pass someone on the street without saying a simple "hello".  You can be alone in a crowd, because the media tells us that it's safer not to talk to strangers.

But a community is not just a collection of individuals. It's you & I & that person over there & your neighbour & the deli owner & your bus driver & your old friend you haven't spoken to for years.

Uniting People celebrates the community formula which hinges on ampersands [&]. Without '&', we're just a bunch of individuals living alongside each other. The Uniting Church believes in the power of '&'. We live and breathe '&' through our welfare agencies & our schools & our community services & our congregations.

&. It's one little squiggly mark that can bring us all together.

Be the & - share Uniting People

Want to get on board and be a part of sharing the message of community? It’s really easy. Here’s our suggestions:

Share - As you browse around this site, if you think of someone who might be interested in what you're reading or watching, you can use the 'Share' button which is in the bottom right of each screen to forward them a link by email, Facebook, Twitter or a number of other ways.

Speak - Finally, and most simply, talk about it with people! Uniting People is all about engaging. Celebrate your connection with those around you and let them know you value them and the connection you have!

We truly are better together. Spread the word