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Prayer Vigil – Rev Dr Jione Havea

In the wake of the passing of Rev Dr Jione Havea, the Uniting Church Centre for Ministry will open its Chapel from 6pm to 8pm this Tuesday and Wednesday (5th and 6th of May).

The Fabric of Generosity

Some of the most valuable threads in a community are the ones you don't immediately notice. For years, Shortland-Wallsend-Jesmond Park Uniting Church has been one of those threads — showing up consistently and practically to support young people at Margaret Jurd College who are working hard to find their footing.

A Seat at the Table

Meet Lauren Harkness, Uniting Creative's new Mission Catalyst, who believes creativity has far less to do with art and performance than we might think and more to do with a meal shared, a space made welcoming, and the quiet ways we show up for one another.

Dove Tales Reflections

The First Hymn (1)

This week we screened The First Hymn movie at Kincumber and Umina. May we always proclaim that God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, is "the sole giver of all good things".

The First Hymn

In the 200s someone wrote down the words and music for a hymn now called The Oxyrynchus Hymn. It is a hymn of praise to the Trinity. In 2025 a version called "The First Hymn" was produced. Watch the documentary in late October!

Future Directions

Church Council discussed 4 documents on 10/9/2025. These concern our future. They will be given to the Congregation.

True Worship part 3

Over two millennia faithful Christians have praised our God in Trinity.