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Uniting Church in Australia
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National Assembly
PO Box A 2266
Sydney South NSW 1235
Australia (Ocenania)
Telephone: +61 2 8267 4200-1
Fax: +61 2 8267 4222
Email: assysec@nat.uca.org.au
Address-No.: 1230 / 5012
Information in the internet:
URL: http://uca.org.au
Languages of the website: English
The Uniting Church was inaugurated on June 22, 1977, after more than sixty years of negotiations. At the time of union, the Methodists represented about 60%, the Presb about 35%, and the Congreg about 5% of the membership. The Church has not only transcended denominational boundaries but has become a multicultural church. It includes a large number (80) of ethnic congr following their own traditions.In 1985 the National Assembly opposed rebaptism as espoused by the charismatic movement, a decision which led to a loss of membership, mainly to the Assemblies of God. The Uniting Church is known for its witness in the social and political field and its involvement in the cause of the Aborigines. It has relatively strong roots in rural areas. The Basis of Union includes reference to the ApC and NicC as authoritative statements of faith framed in the language of their day, which are to be studied, taught, and interpreted in the light of a later age; while affirming the abiding teaching value of the documents embodying the doctrinal heritage of the three churches before union, the Uniting Church seeks to learn how to confess its faith in fresh words and deeds in the light of changing circumstances; among Ref Confessions the HeidC and WestConf are listed.
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Statistic data of church
Members |
total: 1386000 |
Parishes |
(conventionally): 2921 |
house fellowships |
(Number of growing parishes): 0 |
Ordained clergy |
total: 2230 |
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women´s ordination |
Elders/Presbyters |
total: 0 |
Deacons |
total: 0 |
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deacons available |
Missionaries |
total: 0 |
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missionaries working abroad |
Baptismal practise |
infant and believer´s baptism
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Godparents |
No information about godparents
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Lord's Supper |
Frequency per annum: 32
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Newspapers/ Periodicals |
no information about publication of magazines |
Theological training facilities |
Number: 6 |
Schools providing general education |
other schools |
Founded in |
1977 |
Organizational structures |
Congregation, 54 Presbytery, 7 state Synods, national Assembly |
Official languages |
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Confessions |
- Apostles´ Creed
- Heidelberg Catechism (1563)
- Nicene Creed (381)
- Scots Confession (1560)
- Westminster Confession (1646/47)
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Partner churches |
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Association |
International assiciations
National assiciations
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Members and partners:
last update: 17.02.2006
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