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From Rev. Simon Hansford

A Woke Church

“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. When the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them; but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. As the bridegroom was

Service, Please?

Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat; therefore, do whatever they teach you and follow it; but do not do as they do, for they do not practice what they teach. … The greatest among you will be your servant. All who exalt

Good Fences & Good Neighbours

…one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” He said to him, “ ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. And

Armidale Uniting Church and Northern Presbytery News

Free Community Christmas Day Lunch 2026

Celebrate Christmas with us! Armidale Uniting Church warmly invites everyone to its FREE Community Christmas Day Lunch on Friday 25 December 2026. Now in its 33rd year, this much-loved tradition brings people together for good food, friendship and festive cheer. Everyone is welcome, with meal delivery and transport available for those who need assistance.

Inaugural Northern Presbytery Minister

The Rev. Simon Lee has accepted a call to serve as the inaugural Presbytery Minister of the Northern Presbytery. A Special Meeting of Presbytery on 20 November 2026 warmly endorsed the recommendation of the Joint Nominating Committee (JNC) to call Rev. Lee.

Synod of NSW & ACT News

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.

Saltbush - Word Around the Bush

Saltbush produces weekly video reflections based on the common lectionary with a distinct focus on life in rural and remote communities.

Pentecost 24 - Watching and Waiting - Matthew 25: 1-13

Matthew draws us into the theme of watching and waiting, which is a part of the wise life, but also part of the wise faith. It's not about something off into the future, but about being awake, in faith, in mind, in the world and days in which we find ourselves. Let us explore life and faith together.