Living is Giving is the major fundraising program of the Synod of New South Wales and
the ACT.
It links congregations’ giving and mission planning with the mission of the
whole Uniting Church, at home and abroad.
Contributions to Living is Giving help sustain vital ministries like chaplaincy
in schools, universities, rural areas, prisons, hospitals and mental health
facilities. It also continues to advance the church’s mission work in the areas of Indigenous, cross-cultural, emerging ministries, theological education, tertiary ministry, and advocacy work — areas which have transformed many communities.
Latest news
Church in the Schoolyard at Forbes
In an effort to combat Forbes’ problematic mix of high unemployment and widespread drug use, church leaders decided to reach out to the community by bringing stability and love to troubled lives by creating Church in the Schoolyard. Today Forbes Church in the Schoolyard is a rapidly-growing new faith community. READ ON
New hospital chaplain appointed
The Royal North Shore Hospital celebrated the appointment of its new Hospital Chaplain, Julie Telfer, with a commissioning service in March. Working three days a week, Julie provides pastoral care for patients associated with the Uniting Church and ministers in all kinds of areas from the maternity wards to palliative care. READ ON
Meet the new SRE Coordinator
Emma Parr is the new Special Religious Education Coordinator for the Synod of New South Wales and the ACT. Emma is pleased to be part of this vital ministry area. Follow this link to hear more about her story and how SRE is providing a supportive environment in which school students can talk about their growing faith. READ ON
Fiji recovers from Cyclone Tomas
Working with the church in Fiji, UnitingWorld is initially responding by distributing vital food aid such as flour, rice and dahl to people in communities who continue to face a food shortage. Longer term food security will be addressed by providing seeds and tools, enabling farmers to continue producing crops. READ ON
