Christ invites us to serve humanity by creating an inclusive, connected and just world. This is the foundation of the work we do as Uniting. As part of the Uniting Church responding to God’s Mission and as part of the community serving humanity, the relationships we have with Uniting Church congregations are crucial.

Our partnerships

Across Victoria and Tasmania, Uniting Church congregations deliver over 1000 individual community services. About 100 of these congregations partner with Uniting for some or all of their community service work. The partnerships we have with congregations cover many services. Just a few examples are:

• Early learning centres supporting many young children and families
• providing accommodation for asylum seekers
• community arts programs
• providing emergency relief to vulnerable people

The stories below highlight some of these partnerships.

We can support congregations that are looking to develop community services, through partnership, co-location or advice. You can use our contact form, just select Congregational Partnerships from the drop-down menu on the form.

2020 Share Grants Program

Since 1980, the Share Grants Program has been providing financial assistance that enhances the quality and scope of UnitingCare and Uniting Church services to the community in Victoria and Tasmania.

With Share activities now managed of Uniting, this year’s Share Grants are for parish missions, congregations and others who would have historically applied.

The funding priorities remain projects that meet at least one of the following purposes:

• Directly address urgent human need
• Are preventative in nature
• Tackle underlying structural causes of disadvantage
• Improve the quality of community services

Applications close Monday 3 August 2020

RESOURCES to use to apply for Share Grants this year:

• Share Grants Applications Guidelines
• Grant application form

For further information, call 1800 668 426 or email fundraising@vt.uniting.org

Share Grants Contact:
Elizabeth Veal, Senior Manager Fundraising, Uniting Vic.Tas

Share’s trusted relationship with congregations across Victoria and Tasmania has nurtured and supported a strong culture of making a difference and strengthening our communities.

Donations made through Uniting’s Share Appeals will continue to support people who live life at the margins and the programs and services that are close to your heart. In addition, you will still be able to nominate specific locations or services where you wish to direct your donation.

You can find our regular newsletters on our Publications page. Information about our latest appeal is on our Get Involved page.