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News from the Uniting Church

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.

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.

"I Was Ordained in December 1985"

After more than 40 years in ministry, Rev. Dr Rob McFarlane reflects on his early days at UTC, his first placement at Neutral Bay, and leading the discernment that reshaped the Synod’s presbyteries, with some advice for those entering ministry today.