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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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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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First Peoples

The Uniting Church in Australia acknowledges we live and work on Aboriginal land. In 2010, we became the first church in Australia to constitutionally acknowledge Aboriginal and Islander people as the First Peoples of Australia.

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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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Best of both worlds

Apr 23, 2025

A recent redevelopment has Coburg Uniting Church Minister Rev Ron Rosinsky and congregation members looking ahead to a bright future.
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Food truck a vehicle for good

Apr 22, 2025

Each year, funds manager U Ethical’s operating surplus supports a number of Uniting Church community service initiatives, such as the Cranbourne Food Truck.
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Moderator’s Easter message

Apr 14, 2025

As we prepare to mark Easter, Moderator Rev David Fotheringham’s video message asks us to pause and reflect on the realities of injustice, sin and death, while holding on to the hope imbued in us by God's love.
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Features

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Building bridges to peace

Feb 26, 2025

Last month the world welcomed a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. On the ground in the Middle East, a number of groups continue working hard towards bringing about a more permanent peace for future generations.
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Keeper of the faith

Dec 17, 2024

As Synod Archivist, Dr Jennifer Bars has access to a wealth of history relating to the Uniting Church and its predecessors.
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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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People & Opinion

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Life on the spectrum

Apr 23, 2025

Ordained Uniting Church Minister and former Deputy Prime Minister Brian Howe’s grandson Rafael is autistic. To coincide with World Autism Awareness Day, which was celebrated on April 2, Brian and Rafael share some thoughts on living with autism.
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Equation equals ageing well

Apr 22, 2025

A government-funded home care package through Uniting AgeWell means Joan Tucker has plenty to smile about.
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Perfect bodies and the resurrection

Apr 17, 2025

As we prepare to mark the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Pilgrim Theological College Associate Professor of New Testament, Robyn Whitaker, discusses the nature of resurrected bodies.
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Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry

“Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry” is a 3-day program designed to give participants an introduction to the key concepts and practices of ministering with congregations and agencies in times of transition. While it is a stand-alone program, it is also the first phase of training that leads to being qualified as an Intentional Interim Minister. Thus,…

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Pastoral Partner Program – Online Training

In May 2025, eLM are offering training in the fantastic Pastoral Partner Program with none other than the creator of the Program, Sharonne Price! This is wonderful training for Congregations and Faith Communities. And is also great training for those Lay Preachers who find themselves in pastoral situations. (Mel Perkins, Synod Lay Leadership Development Coordinator) People…

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Power and Relationships

Power and Relationships: Joining together for a just world   This event aims to empower students’ voice and equip them with the skills to navigate the social and political power structure and to drive genuine change in their local communities. More details to come prior to the event!  **This event is specifically for schools associated…

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Meet our senior leadership

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David Fotheringham

Moderator
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Mark Lawrence

General Secretary