About
The Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) came into being in 1977, as a uniquely Australian church, through the coming together of the Congregational Union in Australia, the Methodist Church of Australasia and the Presbyterian Church of Australia. UCA members continue to live out their faith daily, through congregations, agencies, committees, working groups, presbyteries and synods; and in their local communities. Added to that, the UCA is the largest non-government provider of community services in Australia.
Through the UnitingCare network of 370+ providers, the UCA provides services such as aged care; children, youth and family support; disability support; drug and alcohol counselling; emergency relief; and housing and employment assistance. From small community organisations and congregation-based missions to large state-wide organisation, UnitingCare provides assistance to more than 1.8 million Australians in need each year.
Our network of justice agencies around the country works to communicate our vision for justice, reconciliation and peace to governments and within the public forum. We seek to encourage Church members to live as active citizens, involved in the decision-making of our communities and country.
