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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.

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Indigenous garden blooms

Healesville Yarra Glen Uniting Church members are demonstrating their commitment to walking together with First Nations people, through the establishment of an indigenous garden.
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Grants offer great opportunities

A number of grants are available to support a wide range of programs and initiatives throughout the Uniting Church in Victoria and Tasmania.
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Continuing education for chaplains

Schools Engagement Co-ordinator with equipping Leadership for Mission, Paola Rojas, outlines two new courses being introduced by Pilgrim Theological College this year.
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Building bridges to peace

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

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

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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New Awe-stralia beckons

Ministry of the Word candidate Alisha Fung suggests there are a number of steps the Uniting Church can take to encourage people to return to the Church.
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Let’s give Graham a hand

Uniting Church lay preacher Graham Booth is doing a power of good as part of Longford's The Helping Hand in Tasmania.
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Radio dial tuned to recognition

Presbytery of Gippsland Missional Support Resource Minister and Presbytery Secretary Debbie Bye's stellar contribution to Christian radio over many years has been recognised with a major award.
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Inspiring – Celebrating Stories of New & Renewing

Inspiring – Celebrating Stories Of New & Renewing Coming together to encourage each other in the Gospel grow connections discover fresh ideas of new & renewing share lessons learned from experience hear of funding opportunities When: Sat 5 April 10am-3pm (9:30 registration for a 10am start) Where: Centre for Theology & Ministry Cost: City $45;…

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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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