United Theological College (Sydney)

07/08/2026

You are warmly invited to Pacific Voices of Hope, an event bringing together leaders, theologians and project officers from our partner churches across the Pacific for a conversation on faith, climate justice and gender equity.

The event will explore how Pacific churches are playing a vital role in responding to climate change, advancing gender equality and women's leadership, living out faith through community action, and strengthening hope and resilience within their communities. The evening will also include time for shared celebration and singing.

Details:
📅 Monday 17 August, 4pm
📍 Centre for Ministry, 16 Masons Dr, North Parramatta
🍽️ Optional dinner at 5:15pm ($10 contribution)
Agenda: Presentations 4:15pm–5:15pm, followed by conversation from 5:15pm

RSVP essential by Monday 10 August to Barry Higgins: [email protected] , including numbers attending and any dietary requirements.

We'd love to see you there!

30/07/2026

🙏🏼🕊️🇵🇸 On Tuesday, Dr Yousef Khoury of Bethlehem Bible College launched his national speaking tour to a packed gathering at Leigh Memorial Uniting Church, Parramatta, sharing a historical overview of Palestine and a powerful call to truth-telling, courage and justice.

Please pray for deeper awareness of the realities faced by our Palestinian brothers and sisters, and a renewed commitment to peace and justice in the Holy Land.

27/07/2026

In late June, the diaconate intensive was offered at UTC. Diaconal ministry has its roots in the ministry of Christ who 'came not to be served but to serve' (Mark 10:45) and the witness of the New Testament (Romans 16:1, Phil. 1:1, 1 Tim. 3: 8-13). It is a ministry centred on service in the prophetic and liberating way of Jesus. The UCA's renewed diaconate marks its 35th anniversary in 2026.

The intensive explored biblical to contemporary understandings, considered emerging ideas in the discourse, and engaged practices of theological reflection. It included two immersive experience days at Wesley Mission and Pymble Ladies' College, hearing from ministers and church leaders, lay and ordained. It concluded with a colloquium where deacons from across the UCA gathered to reflect and share with students around spirituality and identity. It was a blessed and encouraging time for all.

If you are interested in pursuing diaconal ministry or further study within the UCA, contact UTC or your Presbytery for more information.

For more information visit https://www.utc.edu.au/

23/07/2026

📚 Celebrating scholarship and community! Earlier this month, UTC faculty, students, UCA ministers and candidates for ministry joined the Society of Biblical Literature's International Meeting in Adelaide.

Rev Liam Miller shared: "It was rewarding to engage with scholars and scholarship from across this region engaging with biblical and theological texts that have fundamentally shaped the contemporary world... paper after paper testified to a desire to wrestle anew with these texts to see what they may yet contain that leads to flourishing communities and right relationships with creation."

Current Candidate for Ministry Inise Foiakau reflected: "It was an inspiring experience to be immersed in international biblical and theological scholarship... It was great to meet in person scholars whose work I had previously encountered only in books, and to talanoa – to share enriching, encouraging, relational and reminiscing stories."

We're proud of our UTC community's ongoing engagement with rigorous, faithful scholarship. 🙏

17/07/2026

Is God calling you to shape the next generation of church leaders?

We are looking for a Lecturer in Global Christianity to join their team in Sydney. This full-time role brings together teaching, research and ministry formation, with a focus on global Christianity, mission, ecumenism and interfaith dialogue, all within UTC's partnership with the Charles Sturt University School of Theology.

If you hold a PhD in Theology, belong to the Uniting Church or a related denomination, and want to help form thoughtful, theologically grounded leaders for a diverse and global church, we would love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply through the link below:
https://www.nswact.uca.org.au/careers/lecturer-in-global-christianity-united-theological-college/

Applicaitons close Friday, 7th August.

09/07/2026

This July, Palestinian Christians in Australia invites you to a profound and deeply necessary conversation. We are privileged to host Dr. Yousef Khoury for a national speaking tour titled "Bearing Witness: Palestinian Christian Voices. How can Christians Support a Just Peace in the Holy Land?"

Meet Dr. Yousef Khoury
Dr. Khoury is a Christian Palestinian theologian who was raised in Gaza, where his family still remains. He brings a vital, lived perspective to the intersection of faith, justice, and peacebuilding.

Event Details:
📅 Tuesday 28 July 2026
⏰ 6:30PM - 8:30PM AEST
💻 Address: Leigh Memorial (PCUC)
119 Macquarie Street Parramatta (5 minutes' walk from Parramatta station)

Learn more about Dr Yousef and register here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1598537

01/06/2026

This year's May Macleod Lecture will be hosted by UTC on Thursday 30 July at the United Theological College from 5:30pm. The lecture will be presented by Rev. Dr Kuzipa Nalwamba, “From Memory to Healing: Engaging Justice, Reconciliation and Unity in a Wounded World”.

Rev Dr Kuzipa Nalwamba is Programme Director for Unity, Mission and Ecumenical Formation. This lecture offers a theological framework for engaging the interrelated challenges of memory, justice, reconciliation, and unity in a world marked by collective trauma, structural violence, and ecclesial division.

All are invited to join - be sure to learn more and register here: https://www.utc.edu.au/events/may-macleod-lecture-2026/

06/05/2026

As a testament to Rev. Dr Jione's impact on the community, large attendance numbers are expected at the Centre for Ministry on this day.

Please note that parking on-site is limited. There is an overflow carpark across the road from the Centre for Ministry, but we ask for attendees to consider carpooling if possible.

This may also mean there will be standing-room only for the service, so those with mobility issues may find this challenging.

We thank everyone for their understanding as we gather to celebrate Rev. Dr Jione's life and legacy.

https://www.nswact.uca.org.au/blog/prayer-vigil-rev-dr-jione-havea/

04/05/2026

Here are the details provided by Rev. Dr Havea’s family for the Vigil and Funeral service. Please continue to pray for Monica Jyotsna Melanchthon, Diya Lakai and Tangata’eiki Palesiteni Tevita Havea Mele Havea and the family🙏🏾

TULOU ATU In Loving Memories of Rev Dr Jione Havea✝️

Here are the details provided by Rev. Dr Havea’s family for the Vigil and Funeral service. Please continue to pray for Monica Jyotsna Melanchthon, Diya Lakai and Tangata’eiki Palesiteni Tevita Havea Mele Havea and the family🙏🏾

01/05/2026

Normanhurst Uniting Church is looking for a Church and Community Connections Facilitator/Pastor to help build strong, loving relationships within their congregation and the wider community.

Applications close 31 May 2026.

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