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Queanbeyan Uniting Church (QUC) is a congregation of the Uniting Church of Australia and adheres to the doctrines and policies of the Uniting Church of Australia.
Why are we here?
to worship God;
to increase our knowledge and understanding of God and how we can better live in accordance with His will;
to support and encourage each other in the journey of life; and
to share God’s love with others and help them to know God, so that we can make our world a fairer and happier place.
In our church activities, and in our everyday lives, we aim to be:
friendly and welcoming;
accepting of diversity and non-judgemental, so that the church is a safe place for all;
compassionate, loving, supportive and forgiving;
honest and sincere; and, to
value and use the diverse gifts which every person has.
Hold regular worship services and bible studies;
these activities are focused on acknowledging God’s sovereignty in all of creation and increasing our understanding of God and the Bible so that our lives can better reflect His love, justice and mercy and we are better placed to share our faith with others.
Provide activities for children and young people to help them grow in faith;
we believe that knowing God from an early age provides children and young people with a secure framework of beliefs and behaviours which helps them negotiate the challenges of life.
Offer Christian baptisms, weddings and funerals where these are requested;
for Christians, acknowledging God at key milestones in life brings meaning, comfort and joy.
Social activities to build connections between the members of the congregation and with the community;
social interaction allows us to know one another better, to learn from each other and to build deeper and more meaningful relationships.
Provide pastoral care to congregation members in need;
pastoral care can take many forms, including prayer support, companionship, advice and practical assistance.
Share our property with the Samoan congregation, Uniting and community groups through rental agreements;
these arrangements make good use of our property assets, build links with other Christian communities, and with the community in general, and generate income to finance the maintenance of our property and support our wider mission.
Co-operate with other church groups where opportunities arise;
we support co-operative inter-denominational activities as a means of building links with fellow believers and presenting a more unified Christian presence to the secular world.
Support the wider work of the Uniting Church of Australia though involvement with the work of the Assembly, Synod, Presbytery and Uniting
this includes financial support, participating in wider church initiatives, and speaking out on issues of social justice in the community.
Support charitable works, both as individuals and as a church;
we see this as a practical way in which we can share God’s love with those in need; currently, our focus is on regular food donations to St Benedict’s and support of Tear Fund and the Christmas Bowl.
Connect with the community through the Jumble Sale, Shed, Spring Fair and Let’s Meet Our Neighbour barbeques;
these activities provide benefits to community members and build positive relationships with them; they allow us to show God’s love and provide opportunities for
Our mission is to continue to serve God in this region. In particular, we seek:
to deepen the spiritual commitment of our members, so that we can better live the Christian life of joy, peace, hope and love and so that we are better equipped to help others and bring people to faith; and
to broaden our engagement with the wider community, locally, nationally and internationally, sharing God’s love with others in ways which are meaningful in today’s society.
We continue to look for new ways in which we can serve God, building on our current activities and abilities. To be sustainable, such initiatives will need to be consistent with our beliefs and values and recognise the constraints imposed by the size and age profile of our congregation and our property and financial resources.
January 2025