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‘As the Church believes God guided it into union, so it believes that God is calling it to continually seek a renewal of its life as a community of First Peoples and of Second Peoples from many lands.’

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Bequests

Bequests are critical to the work we do, helping us with education, social justice, community support and continuing our faith and mission.  After providing for your family, a bequest is a special way of ensuring the mission of the Church is sustained.

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Money For Mission

Congregations are invited to consider a way to generate ongoing income streams to fund their mission and also resource the wider Church’s missional endeavours.

Intercultural Communities & Leadership

Intercultural Communities

The connection between people of different backgrounds enriches us. We have 22 Culturally and Linguistically Diverse congregations and worship in 14 languages other than English.

UCA Schools

Associated Schools

Our associated schools educate a combined 14,400 students. They provide a learning community that offers young people spiritual, intellectual, emotional and physical growth, and reverence for the environment.

Disability Inclusion

Disability Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring people with disabilities are equal participants in all of our activities. We work with individuals, congregations and presbyteries, and a range of organisations beyond the Synod.

Social Justice

Social Justice

Our Justice and International Mission unit works with congregations and social justice networks to shift and shape public policy towards a fair and just world. It provides regular opportunities for you to be an active voice for justice in the wider community.

U Ethical

U Ethical

We are an ethical funds manager which grants most of its operating surplus to social justice advocacy and community programs. Formerly known as UCA Funds Management, U Ethical is an autonomous social enterprise of the UCA.

Uniting AgeWell

Uniting AgeWell

Our specialised aged care services include residential care, home care, allied health and therapy services, carer support and respite services, social support, transitional care and independent retirement living.

Keeping Children Safe

Safe Church

We are committed to providing safe environments where children are cared for, respected, nurtured and sustained. We have zero tolerance of all forms of child abuse and will do all in our power to safeguard children from it.

Pilgrim Theological College

Pilgrim Theological College

We offer the highest standards of scholarship in theology, philosophy and ministry. It is one of many colleges that form part of the University of Divinity in the Australian cities of Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney.

Uniting

Uniting

Our community services organisation works across Victoria and Tasmania, partnering with people to build their capacity and confidence so they can look forward to a brighter, healthier and happier future.

Youth

Younger Generations

We assist young people form and develop their faith and have a positive impact on their community. We do this by consulting, advocating, resourcing and training leaders, congregations and presbyteries.

News

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Congregation gives generously

Apr 4, 2024
Koonung Heights congregation members are contributing to the wellbeing of their neighbours, outreach mission projects, and the broader Church in a number of ways.
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Faith in the public square

Mar 28, 2024
The Wesley Centre for Theology, Ethics, and Public Policy will be launched next month, aiming to speak words of hope and life into the public conversation in Australia.
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Easter invokes grand themes

Mar 25, 2024
In his Crosslight magazine column ahead of Easter, Moderator Rev David Fotheringham tells us that "God shares in our death, even as God leads us into life".
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Features

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Sunshine and shadows

Apr 4, 2024
In 2016 Paul Townsend died of a drug overdose after battling schizophrenia for nearly 20 years. His mother Mardie has written a book detailing a life of promise cut short by mental illness.
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That’s what friends are for

Apr 2, 2024
Reaching out to others can transform your life, so let’s make 2024 a year to say goodbye to loneliness and hello to friendship and social connection.
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Reflections on Easter

Mar 26, 2024
As we move towards Easter, five Uniting Church figures talk about what the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ represents to them.
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People

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Focus is on new faces

Apr 5, 2024
The equipping Leadership for Mission unit recently welcomed Rev David Kim and Rev Sandy Brodine to the team. David and Sandy spoke to Crosslight about what they bring to their respective roles.
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Mel’s mission statement

Apr 3, 2024
Whether it’s assisting congregations in how best to cope with natural disaster, or guiding people along the path to lay leadership, Mel Perkins is doing important work in her role within the equipping Leadership for Mission unit.
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Hope and the hub

Apr 2, 2024
Uniting Church Ministers Alex Sangster and John Tansey, with a group of willing volunteers, are doing wonderful work helping some of St Kilda’s most vulnerable residents.
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Blogs

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Blessed are the poor in spirit

By Bill Loader | Feb 27, 2024
During our most vulnerable moments, it is God's love that acknowledges our humanity, writes Emeritus Professor Bill Loader.
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Christianity’s big questions

By Geoff Thompson | Feb 15, 2024
Rev Associate Professor Geoff Thompson from Pilgrim Theological College asks us to pause and consider some questions around what exactly is Christianity?
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Lent and the purpose of mission

By Nigel Hanscamp | Feb 12, 2024
Ahead of the beginning of Lent on Wednesday, Rev Nigel Hanscamp invites us to consider how a sense of mission might be at the forefront of our thinking.
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Events

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Exploring the Old Testament

An introductory online unit for anyone who wants to know more about the Old Testament. Exploring the Old Testament was also written and developed to encourage faith and discipleship formation. Exploring the Old Testament has been created around Worship and Preaching Competencies for Biblical studies from the ‘Assembly Standards and Competencies for the Formation and Education for…

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Science and Faith Converse

If you are looking for ways to engage people across the age spectrum in the big questions of Science and Faith, then this event is for you! It will include hands on opportunities to explore the big questions of the environment, science, faith… and more! Dates: 10th May 7:30-9:30 pm & Saturday 11th May 9…

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Soul Care 2024

Soul Care 2024 12-13 September Wesley Conference Centre, Sydney & Online Rediscover and reimagine pastoral care at SoulCare 2024 You’ll be energised, inspired and equipped to bring transformative pastoral care to your church, community and school.   Discover innovative developments and practices, understand community-based approaches and explore existing ministries and programs that give you opportunities…

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Meet our senior leadership

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David Fotheringham

Moderator
Mark Lawrence

Mark Lawrence

General Secretary