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Uniting

Statement of faith

Here to Serve You and the University

As a welcoming, inclusive and safe place community of the Christian church, the Uniting Church in Australia Chaplains, Assistant Chaplains and Mission Workers are present at the University to:

  • Enable students and staff to find their way into a mature and relevant understanding of the Christian faith.
  • Provide counselling in areas such as relationship, loneliness, grief, sexuality, family and faith issues.
  • Assist in finding student accommodation.
  • Affirming the value of continuing academic study and discipline.
  • Encourage dialogue and respect for people of other faiths or of no faith.
  • Put students in touch with other support services on campus.
  • Work closely with Christian Students Uniting (UCATSA) student group.
  • Provide a University Worship space 6:30 pm at Ultimo Uniting Church (cnr Bulwara & Quarry streets, Ultimo).

For more information concerning the Uniting Church, please visit the "Uniting Church in Australia" web site:  http://www.uca.org.au

International Students please note that the Uniting Church was formed 25 years ago of Methodist, Presbyterians, Congregationalists and others.  As such it is a Mainline Christian denomination.

Who is the Uniting Chaplain at UTS?

Rev Dr John Hirt is the Uniting Chaplain at UTS.
If I can be of any assistance, or if you have faith-related questions please email me or call my mobile at 0408 238117