View the story of the inception of our Chaplaincy concept and an overview of current Chaplaincy activities on the video below.
Produced as part of the Uniting Mission and Education video series: "Our Story: Future Directions"
Lane Cove Uniting is built on a foundation of faithful witness to the gospel that commenced locally in 1878.
Today’s Congregation strives to reflect the strengths of the Uniting Church – acceptance of diversity, commitment to social justice, inclusiveness, financial generosity and a commitment to building community.
The congregation is steadfast in its conviction that if the community is reluctant to come to the church then the church must be committed to step out into the community. Following the sale, in 2013, of congregation properties (including the a Church), the congregation has extended its mission focus to finance and support a number of activities, including:
Today’s Congregation strives to reflect the strengths of the Uniting Church – acceptance of diversity, commitment to social justice, inclusiveness, financial generosity and a commitment to building community.
The congregation is steadfast in its conviction that if the community is reluctant to come to the church then the church must be committed to step out into the community. Following the sale, in 2013, of congregation properties (including the a Church), the congregation has extended its mission focus to finance and support a number of activities, including:
- Outreach to members of the local community through the establishment of a full time placement for the role of Lane Cove Community Chaplaincy;
- Support for new and innovative community oriented ministries across the Synod;
- Support for chaplaincy and ministry in rural areas of NSW.
St. Columba Presbyterian Church
Figtree Street, Lane Cove 1913 - 1994 |
Lane Cove Methodist Church
Finlayson Street 1925 |
Lane Cove Methodist Church
Finlayson Street 1960 |
Lane Cove Uniting Church
Finlayson Street 1977 - 2013 |
Lane Cove Uniting Church
St. Columba, Figtree Steet from 2013 |
Lane Cove Community Chaplaincy
Initiative from July 2014 |