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Still open, still serving
St Paul’s Uniting Church in Ballan once faced possible closure. Now, as it marks 160 years, its small congregation is sharing the historic church, hall and grounds more fully with the community around it.
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Curtain closes on Synod 2025
Synod 2025 came to a close yesterday, ending four days of wonderful highlights, and the opportunity for members to guide the Uniting Church into an exciting future.
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Consensus on some proposals
Consensus was reached on a number of proposals during yesterday’s final day of Synod 2025, including one relating to the conflict in the Middle East and non-violent anti-genocide action.
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Faithful debate bears fruit
Consensus on the Faithful Futures Project and exploring the need to address past injustices suffered by Victoria’s First Peoples were all part of deep discussion and discernment on day three of Synod 2025.
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Synod told why Treaty matters
A Treaty in Victoria would be a step towards addressing past injustices suffered by indigenous Victorians, members at Synod 2025 were told today.
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Support flows on day two
Day two of Synod 2025 has ended this evening, featuring support from the Moderator for those impacted by today’s anti-immigration march, a Tributes Service and address from President Rev Charissa Suli.
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President delivers report
President Rev Charissa Suli has delivered her report at Synod 2025, calling on Uniting Church members in Victoria and Tasmania to embrace the opportunity offered by becoming a fully multicultural Church.
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Support flows in wake of march
Moderator Rev Salesi Faupula has offered an impassioned show of support for people affected by today’s anti-immigration march in Melbourne.
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Advocates give peace a voice
Uniting Church members at Synod 2025 heard last night from two peace advocates sending the message and the hope that we can imagine an end to conflict in the Middle East.
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New Moderator marks day one
The installation of Rev Salesi Faupula was the highlight of today’s opening day of Synod 2025, the four-day gathering of Uniting Church members from Victoria and Tasmania, which continues until Tuesday.
