Paddington Uniting Church is deeply committed to social and ecological justice. In fact, it is one of our four core values or ‘marks of mission’ by which we plan and evaluate our work.

Through the Paddington Social Change Project, we hope to:

1. Take action ourselves on behalf of the marginalised and oppressed;

2. Facilitate community action for the common good; and

3. Equip the wider church for social change through resources, events and collaborative networking.

We do these things through congregational action, hosting events, running workshops, guest speaking and preaching, and participation in various coalitions and networks for justice and peace.

This work is coordinated by our Social Action Committee on behalf of the Congregation (Contact committee convener Marjan from the Morning service for more information or be involved).

Workshops, Preaching and Speaking

In order to support the wider church and community to act for social change, we offer a range of opportunities:

• Workshops on active nonviolence (in partnership with Pace e Bene Australia)
• Workshops on Effective Advocacy and Activism
• Workshops on congregational mission planning for social transformation
• Preaching on issues of justice, peace and the environment
• Other speaking gigs based on your needs

These workshops and speaking opportunities can be fully customised to be most relevant to your needs and passions. Justin is an experienced facilitator, trainer and preacher with a lifetime of experience in advocacy and activism for the common good. Get in touch to discuss options for your church.

Priority Areas of Action

Some of the issues we are currently working on include:

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