‘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

Keeping Children Safe

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.

COVID-19

Pastoral letter from the Moderator

Nov 1, 2021
Moderator Denise Liersch has written a pastoral letter addressing questions which have arisen around COVID-19 vaccination, face-to-face worship and reopening requirements.
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All you need to know: answers to your frequently asked questions

Jun 10, 2021
To help you get the answers you need, our Coronavirus Crisis Team has listed your FAQs. This page will be updated regularly and we hope it will satisfy most of your queries, saving you from having to pick up a phone or send an email.
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Lockdown pastoral letter from Moderator

Jun 3, 2021
Moderator Denise Liersch has penned a pastoral letter reminding us of Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians. “Sometimes when we are in the midst of tough life experiences we can be more deeply in touch with our hearts than when life is running smoothly.”
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News

Moderator’s flood letter

Oct 20, 2022
Moderator David Fotheringham has written a pastoral letter expressing support for communities impacted by flooding in Victoria and Tasmania.
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The Lord/Force be with you

Aug 26, 2022
The hit 1977 movie 'Star Wars' and its character Obi-Wan Kenobi offer plenty to ponder for people of faith, says author Peter Malone.
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Questions on the Bible

Aug 22, 2022
Author Meredith Lake believes questioning the messages we’ve inherited from a colonial Bible is central to understanding our faith.
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Features

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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Rough and tumble and a way out

Oct 7, 2022
As homeless numbers continue to rise in Victoria, four people share their stories of life on the streets and how Uniting were able to assist them.
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People

Meet the Moderator

Aug 12, 2022
Shortly after being installed as Moderator, David Fotheringham sat down to answer some questions for Crosslight magazine about his life so far and the journey ahead.
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Program feeds real need

Jun 17, 2022
A Uniting Vic.Tas program in Ballarat is helping fill bellies and keep young people in the region like Tom connected to their community and loved ones.
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Pride and prejudice

Apr 26, 2022
Indigenous theologian and activist Dr Anne Pattel-Gray has spent a lifetime advocating for a better world for our First Nations people.
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Blogs

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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Abortion ruling hurts women

By Susan Malthouse | Aug 23, 2022
Rev Susan Malthouse has penned a thoughtful and thought-provoking article on abortion, in the wake of a recent US Supreme Court decision.
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Events

Nurture and Spiritual Guidance of Children

The Nurture and Spiritual Guidance of Children Dates: November 23-25 and November 28-30, 2022 Especially suitable for church-based, school-based and community-based expressions of ministry Develop more richly theologically-informed practice in relation to the spiritual nurture of children Examine links between Scripture, theological thought, spiritual and psychological development Explore spiritual formation processes in the educational, congregational…

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A Retrospective – Wes Campbell Exhibition

A Retrospective Rev Dr Wes Campbell   December 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23   Painting is an integral part of Wes’s identity as a preacher. When a theological student, Wes was particularly attracted to the works of Australian artists such as Arthur Boyd, Sidney Nolan, Albert Tucker and Fred Williams. Later,…

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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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Meet our senior leadership

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David Fotheringham

Moderator
Mark Lawrence

Mark Lawrence

General Secretary