Mission focus areas
There’s a wide range of Living is Giving mission focus areas to choose from, all of which are sustained by individual and congregations’ contributions to Living is Giving. For more detailed information on each, download the Handbook 2012-2013.
To read the April 2012 Updates on the various areas of ministry you can support, click on the pictures or link below.
1. Speaking up for justice, fairness and peace
Advocacy and policy analysis on issues like health, homelessness, international trade, human rights and the environment, informed by biblical and theological reflection.
Recent updates: April 2012,
October 2011 & JULY 2011
2. Ministry with Australia’s first peoples
The work of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress incorporates pastoral care, counselling, and working for reconciliation with non-Aboriginal Australians.
Recent updates: April 2012,
october 2011 & JULY 2011
3. Living in a multicultural church
Cross-cultural workshops help break down barriers and are a great opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of those from other cultures so we can work together with sensitivity.
Recent updates: April 2012,
october 2011 & JULY 2011
4. Sharing faith in schools and universities
Support, encouragement and dynamic leadership for students at critical points in their faith journey, through university chaplaincy and Special Religious Education.
Recent updates: April 2012,
october 2011 & JULY 2011
Interviews with tertiary mission workers & students
5. Lay Ministry and discipleship
Training and education to equip people for lay ministry is a growing need, particularly in rural and remote areas. It aims to help people to develop a vibrant faith in Christ.
Recent updates: April 2012,
october 2011 & JULY 2011
6. Equipping Christians for a changing world
Help support those who study at Uniting Theological College where students gain a greater understanding of their faith and a number prepare for ministry.
Recent updates: April 2012, october 2011 & JULY 2011
7. Ministry with mental health patients
Pastoral care and counselling for mentally ill people in acute, rehabilitation and community settings. Central to this role, says chaplain Miriam Lacey, is to be “a little hope for someone”.
Recent updates: April 2012, october 2011 & JULY 2011
See interviews with mental health and prison chaplains.
8. Ministry with prisoners
Pastoral care and counselling in prisons around New South Wales. Prison ministry is reaching out to people in crisis time. Help prisoners find the strength only God can provide!
Recent updates: April 2012, october 2011& JULY 2011
See interviews with mental health and prison chaplains.
9. Encouraging young people in the Uniting Church
Youth and children’s ministry offers children and families opportunities to worship and play. It gives young adults a voice in the church – and lets them minister too!
Recent updates: April 2012, october 2011 & JULY 2011
10. Hospital chaplaincy with patients, staff and families
Much-appreciated pastoral care at Prince of Wales, Royal Prince Alfred, Royal North Shore, Westmead and Westmead Children’s Hospital.
Recent updates: April 2012, october 2011 & JULY 2011
11. Advocacy and support for children, young people and families
Help children, young people and their families cope with the stress of modern living through counselling, parenting programs and many other services.
Recent updates: April 2012, october 2011 & JULY 2011
12. Growing new congregations and faith communities
Providing resources, support, mentoring and advocacy for people and faith communities taking adventurous steps in new directions.
Recent updates: April 2012, october 2011 & JULY 2011
13. Cooperative ventures for community transformation
This program seeks to build international relationships and partnerships across organisations and individuals within and beyond the Uniting Church to achieve shared mission goals.
Recent updates: April 2012, october 2011 & JULY 2011
14. General contribution (undesignated)
To support the mission of the Synod, Assembly, Presbyteries, congregations and new faith communities wherever needed.
Recent updates: April 2012, october 2011 & JULY 2011
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