We are a caring church for all, sharing Christ's love in the community.

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We are a caring church for all, sharing Christ's love in the community.

One Heart Rivers is congregation of the Uniting Church in Australia that meets across two locations - Ballina and Alstonville.

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A Letter of Thanks to Hope Uniting Church and its Community

As Rev. Hee Won Chang’s placement at Hope Uniting Church in Maroubra draws to a close at the end of November, Hee Won writes a love letter to a congregation that makes room for its neighbours, one barbecue, garden bed and open door at a time.

Mental Health in the Pews

When the Uniting Church’s General Secretary shared his own diagnosis, he asked every congregation to look again at how it makes room for mental ill-health.

A Century of Faith, Friendship and Belonging

One hundred years ago, on 23 October 1926, the foundation stone was laid for a new Congregational church in Chester Street, Epping. A century later, the building still stands — but the real story of Epping Uniting Church is found in the generations of people who have worshipped, laughed, loved, served and supported one another within its walls.

A Century of Faith, Friendship and Belonging (1)

One hundred years ago, on 23 October 1926, the foundation stone was laid for a new Congregational church in Chester Street, Epping. A century later, the building still stands — but the real story of Epping Uniting Church is found in the generations of people who have worshipped, laughed, loved, served and supported one another within its walls.

George Michael, Reconsidered

When Wham! became the first Western pop band to play China, the press missed the moment. A new documentary doesn’t.

Moderator takes Pacific climate justice calls to COP31

Moderator Rev. Faaimata (Mata) Havea Hiliau will travel to Türkiye this month as part of a Synod and Uniting NSW.ACT delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), advocating for climate action and greater recognition of the impacts on Pacific communities.

3P Begins Its Work

Southern, Northern and Central Presbyteries have each held their first meeting, replacing the twelve Presbyteries of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT. Here is how the 3P began its work.