Mission team and work
Our Mission and Ethos team support a strong collaboration with the community, congregations and presbyteries.
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Mission team and work
Our Mission and Ethos team support a strong collaboration with the community, congregations and presbyteries.
Local Engagement Groups (LEGs) across Victoria and Tasmania continue to strengthen and grow relationships in local communities.
Local Engagement Groups aim to:
- Build and promote positive relationships with Uniting, the Church and community at the local and regional level
- Exchange information
- Lead and support local fundraising initiatives
- Explore new local community service initiatives
- Create a forum for social justice and advocacy
- Share resources.
Director of Mission
Jessica Hateley-Browne
Jessica is a Portfolio Manager at the Susan McKinnon Foundation, a non-partisan, philanthropic organisation building Australia’s long-term capacity to meet social and economic challenges. Formerly on the board of Many Rooms, she has leadership experience across academia, government, social-purpose consulting, and philanthropy. Jessica holds an adjunct appointment with the Monash University School of Medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences. She has postgraduate qualifications in health psychology and workplace leadership, and has been published in top-tier national and international academic journals in fields including public health and social work. Jessica is a member of the Uniting Church’s Act2 National Steering Committee and has served on the Standing Committee for the Uniting Church in Australia Synod of Victoria and Tasmania. She is currently the Chair of the Church Council at the Northcote Uniting Church.
Mission and Ethos Partner in West Victoria and Tasmania
Rev Lisa Stewart
Lisa Stewart is the Mission and Ethos Partner for West Vic & Tas. She worked in finance and business management for many years before
Mission and Ethos Partner East Victoria
Cheryl Lawrie
Cheryl’s background bridges both community services and the church. Most recently she was Executive Officer with CAN Community Support, which is part of the Carlton (Church of All Nations) Parish Mission.