Faithful Futures
Expressions of Interest now open for five Faithful Futures Goal Groups.
Read more about Goal Groups.
- Complete your Expression of Interest.
- If you require any additional support or adjustments to help you apply (e.g. a paper application form, a recorded audio response, or phone call), please email FaithfulFutures@victas.uca.org.au or call Karen Roberts (Project Lead) on 03 9116 1472.
About the Project
What is Faithful Futures Project?
Faithful Futures Project is a collaborative effort between presbyteries and the Synod to discern priorities, direct resources, and ensure we are equipped for the challenges and opportunities ahead. The project was initiated out of conversation at the Presbytery Synod Forum and approved at the Synod Meeting 2025.
Shared vision
Following Christ, walking together as First and Second Peoples, seeking community, compassion and justice for all creation.
Shared goals
Respecting Country
Honouring the Church’s Covenant with the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress, all communities of faith will listen to and be able to tell about some of the histories of the Country on which they are located by the end of 2028, and be invited to develop local and appropriate ways to respond.
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Coordinated Ministries
Coordinated ministry and mission in geographic areas such as Local Government Areas by 2030: attentive to renewing discipleship, and to the life and needs of the local context.
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Intercultural Leadership
By 2028, to:
- Be providing appropriate intercultural leadership formation and equipping for all ministry agents and congregations; and
- Develop intercultural networks for worship, witness, and service. -
All-age growth
To have at least one all-age community of faith that is interactive, diverse, inclusive and transformative in 80% of Coordinated Ministries by 2030.
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New communities of faith
Establish at least five new Christian communities by 2030.
One-page summary
Share this summary with your congregation or print it for your notice board.
Steering Committee
Purpose
Accountability
The Faithful Futures Steering Committee (FFSC) will provide oversight for the work of the Faithful Futures Project Lead, develop a strategy and resourcing plan for the implementation of the five goals, and assist with identifying progress and difficulties faced around the presbyteries and working groups.
Moreover, the Steering Committee will develop a review process for the project, including a major review to be presented to the 2027 ordinary Synod Meeting.
Meetings
The Steering Committee meets 4 times per year and provides updates at least twice per year to the Presbytery Standing Committees and to the Synod Ministry and Mission Committee.
Members
The Steering Committee is formed by one member appointed by each Presbytery Standing Committee, a chairperson appointed by the Synod Standing Committee, and the General Secretary and eLM Executive Officer from the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania.
Chair
Synod members
Presbyteries appointed members
Goal groups
Each Faithful Futures goal has a corresponding Goal Group that will help to shape the implementation of the goals through exploration, discussion and action.
The Goal Groups will be made up of people from across the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania who have relevant gifts, skills and experience. The Faithful Futures Steering Committee has responsibility for oversight of each of the groups.
Join a goal group
We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest for the Goal Groups. You are invited to consider volunteering yourself or encouraging others to participate in one of the groups.
How it works
- Watch the invitation.
- Read about the Goal Groups and its Terms of Reference below.
- Submit your Expression of Interest (EOI).
Watch: Invitation to join a goal group
Gifts, skills and experience we’re seeking
All members should bring these general gifts.
For each goal group
Expand each goal group below for specific skills and the Terms of Reference.
Terms of Reference:
The Terms of Reference for the Respecting Country Goal Group can be found below.
Specific gifts, skills and experience:
Some of the specific gifts, skills and experience we are seeking within the membership of this goal group may include:
- Lived experience and seeking to learn more in the Goal area (e.g. deep listening to and sharing the local First Nations Communities histories).
- Experience in developing or curating resources; documenting insights and reporting.
- Familiarity with community engagement, storytelling, or cultural awareness practices.
- Understanding of (or willingness to learn about) key relationships within the Church as expressed through bodies such as the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress; Walking Together in Covenant Committee.
Expressions of Interest for this Goal Group will close on July 12, 2026.
Join a goal group
Expressions of Interests are open to anyone from across the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania.
Need support or adjustments to apply? Please get in touch with the project team.
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Have a question?
Feel free to contact the project team via
FaithfulFutures@victas.uca.org.au or (03) 9116 1472.