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

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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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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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Staff share stories of support

Oct 10, 2024

The wonderful work being carried out at Uniting Vic.Tas was outlined in a special Share Sunday service at Wesley Church recently.
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Bayswater’s beacon of hope

Oct 9, 2024

At Bayswater Uniting Church, people struggling with mental health challenges and social isolation are finding a home through the Elm St Mission.
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Poles promote peace message

Oct 8, 2024

Two Uniting Church congregations in Tasmania have embraced peace poles to promote an important message around humanity coming together.
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Features

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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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Hope and heartache

Jun 24, 2024

Uniting Church leaders reflect on the Covenanting Statement, which turns 30 next month. The article features an image of an indigenous person who has died.
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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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People & Opinion

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It’s game on for Bruce

Oct 9, 2024

Bruce Clark has led from the front as a tireless campaigner for people with a disability throughout Tasmania.
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Food and social justice

Oct 3, 2024

Senior Social Justice Advocate Mark Zirnsak writes that it's time to take on food corporations over their lack of concern about the damage their products are doing.
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The Joy of learning

Aug 21, 2024

Northcote Uniting Church member Joy Han has embraced the benefits of studying through Pilgrim Theological College.
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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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David Fotheringham

Moderator
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Mark Lawrence

General Secretary