Discover down under! Each day a different picture pertaining to Starfire's tour of Australia is featured, along with a brief explanation written by Australia enthusiasts.
2005 June 12
What is the Uniting Church in Australia?
The
Uniting Church in Australia
was formed on June 22, 1977, as a union of three churches: the Congregational Union of Australia, the Methodist Church of Australasia and the Presbyterian Church of Australia.
The Uniting Church's commitment to love of God and neighbour has sometimes drawn it into controversial situations. It has long taken a role in the political arena, encouraging moral, social and ethical integrity. The Uniting Church has been at the forefront of Aboriginal rights issues including the Native Title debate and reconciliation.
The Uniting Church is the third largest Christian denomination in Australia. It has around 2,800 congregations, 51 presbyteries and seven synods. Uniting Church members number 300,000 while 1.3 million Australians claim an association.
The pictures consist of the logo of the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) and two pictures of
St Stephen's Uniting Church
in Sydney, which was founded in 1842 as a Presbyterian Congregation. Her Majesty the Queen attended services there in 1970 as will we in 2005!
Authors & editors:
Bob Bolles
&
Phil Bolles