‘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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Donations & bequests

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

Youth & Young Adults

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

Awards honour long service

Jan 30, 2023
Eaglehawk's Judith Richards is among six Victorians connected to the Uniting Church honoured with Australia Day awards.
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Moderator’s Christmas message

Dec 21, 2022
In his Christmas message, Moderator David Fotheringham invites us to celebrate "the grace, love and hope God brings" to our world.
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Christmas blessings

Dec 19, 2022
As we celebrate Christmas, Rev Jennie Gordon offers us three poems she hopes will "birth a new hope, screaming with life, cradled with love".
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Features

Heat is on for change

Dec 16, 2022
As climate change wreaks havoc on our planet, Uniting Church members talk about how strong and decisive action can have a positive impact.
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Vehicle for change

Oct 13, 2022
Synod Senior Social Justice Advocate Mark Zirnsak is driving the campaign to raise awareness about Uber and Uber Eats' exploitative business practices which negatively impact its drivers and delivery riders.
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Where are we going?

Oct 12, 2022
Four Uniting Church Ministers give their thoughts on where the Church should be heading as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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People

On the side of the underdog

Dec 22, 2022
Heathmont Minister Brendan Byrne believes the fight against inequality in society is a cause that must be taken up by us all.
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Let’s stick together

Dec 21, 2022
Sandy Boyce brings a wealth of experience gained in the Uniting Church to her role as Victorian Council of Churches executive officer.
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Shore thing for tireless Beryl

Dec 15, 2022
George Town Uniting Church member Beryl Osborne is also the stalwart of Bell Bay's Seafarers Mission, on Tasmania's north-east coast.
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Blogs

Advent invites serious reflection

By David Fotheringham | Dec 12, 2022
As he awaits the birth of his own child, Moderator David Fotheringham reflects on Advent and how it calls us to take a look at the state of the world.
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Vines grow with God’s care

By David Fotheringham | Sep 27, 2022
“While different local contexts are at different points, we are all part of the one vine … (and) God is the ultimate vine-grower," writes Moderator David Fotheringham.
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Tempest and the former PM

By John Bottomley | Aug 24, 2022
Uniting Church Minister John Bottomley says former Prime Minister Scott Morrison's decision to appoint himself to several ministries during the pandemic needs to be seen through the prism of his Pentecostal beliefs.
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Events

Children & Families Ministry

Children & Families Ministry: core issues in diverse contexts Dates: 15-17, 20-22 February 2023 Especially suitable for church based,  community based and para-church expressions of ministry ▪ Explore theological and biblical resources for contextual children and families ministries ▪ Develop skills for evaluating and designing practical processes for discipleship and evangelism ▪ Grow in your…

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Reflective Practice for Intercultural Ministry

Understanding the cultures of those we serve requires more than words and good intentions. The journey towards cultural competence requires the willingness to learn from ones experiences and act. There is much that Ministry leaders need to learn about those whom we serve. Understanding the culture and history of the people especially of those who…

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Thinking theologically about…

This is the third of a series of gatherings aimed at expanding opportunities for informal theological conversations amongst UCA ministers. On this occasion Rev Dr Apwee Ting will kick off a conversation about CALD Communities’ understandings of ecclesiology, referring particularly to differences between first and second generation migrant experiences of church. Our second conversation prompt…

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Meet our senior leadership

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David Fotheringham

Moderator
Mark Lawrence

Mark Lawrence

General Secretary