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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land on which we live, work, gather and worship, and we pay our respects to their elders past and present. We acknowledge that the Church throughout this Synod meets on land for which First Peoples have ongoing spiritual sovereignty and custodianship, and we commit ourselves to respecting Country and to working for a more just future together. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware this website may contain images, voices and/or videos of deceased people.

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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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Uniting Church in Australia and Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress statement on the referendum result.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Statement on Rev Dr Michelle Cook

Nov 1, 2024

Northern Synod Moderator Rev Tony Goodluck has released a statement following a tragic accident on Wednesday involving Rev Dr Michelle Cook.
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Faith and hope in focus

Oct 22, 2024

Rev Colin Gurteen and Rev Carol Bennett from Tasmania reflect on a recent trip spent working for the Pilgrim Presbytery of Northern Australia.
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Treaty logo now available

Oct 14, 2024

The First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria has give the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania permission to use the 'Friends of Treaty for Victoria' logo in church material.
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Features

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Road trip raises awareness

Oct 18, 2024

The potential harm facing children in the digital age was on the agenda during a recent visit to Tasmania by Senior Social Justice Advocate Mark Zirnsak and Australian Federal Police officer Kate Fitzpatrick. Readers are advised this article discusses issues around online child sexual exploitation and sexual extortion.
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A journey of love with Di

Oct 10, 2024

As Steve Wright continues to care for his wife Di, who has dementia, Uniting AgeWell is with him on every step of the heartbreaking journey.
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Salute to past and present

Aug 22, 2024

Born 200 years ago, Scots Church’s enduring place in Hobart’s history will be recognised on September 8.
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People & Opinion

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Home to a big heart

Oct 17, 2024

Tasmania’s current Senior Australian of the Year, Rev Jim Colville, started an organisation more than 50 years ago that provides housing assistance, and so much more, to young Tasmanians.
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CRISP response changes lives

Oct 15, 2024

Uniting Church members from three regional areas of Victoria have opened their hearts to give refugees a shot at a new life in Australia.
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Grace and the power of words

Oct 14, 2024

Nineteen words are the inspiration behind theologian, author and public speaker Grace Ji-Sun Kim’s efforts to dismantle injustice, in its many forms, around the world.
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Events

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Green Dreams: Protecting Our World

Green Dreams: Protecting Our World An exhibition by Toorak Art Studio   Oct 21 – Nov 10   *Gallery will also be open during Sat Nov 2, Sun Nov 3, Sat Nov 9 and Sun Nov 10   Toorak Art Studio presents Green Dreams, an inspiring exhibition showcasing the voices of young artists, aged 6 to…

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Exploring Worship in the UCA

An online course for anyone who wants to know more about Worship in the UCA. Exploring Worship in the UCA has been created around the Worship Competencies from the “Assembly Standards and Competencies for the Formation and Education for the Specified Ministry of Lay Preacher”. So, those training for the ministry of Lay Preaching, and…

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Pilgrim Valedictory Service 2024

Pilgrim Theological College Valedictory 2024   Rev Dr Sean Winter, Head of College together with the Faculty and Staff at Pilgrim College warmly invite you to join us to celebrate with students who have completed awards in theology, including candidates for ministries within the UCA. This event will also be available online if you cannot…

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Meet our senior leadership

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David Fotheringham

Moderator
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Mark Lawrence

General Secretary