History of the Uniting Church in Australia

The Uniting Church in Australia officially came into being on 22 June 1977, after three congregations – Congregational Union in Australia, the Methodist Church of Australasia, and the Presbyterian Church of Australia – joined together.

In uniting, the members of those bodies testified to “that unity which is both Christ’s gift and will for the Church” (Basis of Union, para 1)

Ecumenism remains a vital aspect in all of the church’s life and work – in local congregations, national commitments to work together with other churches as well as relationships and partnerships with churches of various denominations in Asia and the Pacific region.

The Uniting Church in Australia is the third largest Christian denomination in Australia. In Queensland, the Uniting Church has around 250 congregations, a number of schools, colleges, and community services (such as Uniting Care Queensland and Wesley Mission Queensland).

For more information on the Uniting Church follow this link to the Uniting Church in Australia