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We are followers of Jesus Christ.
With God's help, we share Jesus' good news of life for all people,
learn together how to be followers of Jesus in an open and affirming congregation,
celebrate and try to live out God's call to care for, and seek justice for,
all people and God's creation,
discerning the gifts of the Holy Spirit amongst us as we each serve in ministry and mission,
and supporting each other and this city as we travel along the way.
Come and see, and, we hope, experience this grace of God.
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St Stephen’s Uniting Church Saturday 19 Sept 11:45am — an afternoon of classical and Colombian music, contemporary composition, and a unique cultural dialogue between Australia and Colombia, all funds received will be donated to the Colombian Red Cross to support its humanitarian response in Colombia.
Presented entirely on a pro bono basis, the concert will feature flute, harp, and strings in a programme spanning Mozart, Debussy, Massenet, and Piazzolla, alongside Colombian music and new works by Colombian composer and arranger Bernardo Alviz.
The programme will include Elegy, composed especially for the Colombia Earthquake Relief Concert, as well as performances of Colombia Tierra Querida and Los Caminos de la Vida, arranged for the full ensemble.
This is a fundraising concert with a PAY WHAT YOU CAN ticket model. A contribution of $20 is suggested, but we want everyone who wishes to stand with Colombia to be able to attend. Those who are able to contribute more are warmly encouraged to do so.
Artists: Joshua Batty — Flute Maria Hincapie — Flute Louisic Dulbecco — Harp James Armstrong — Violin
Beth Condon — Viola Bex Herman — Cello Phoebe Russell — Double Bass Bernardo Alviz — Composer & Arranger
Presented entirely on a pro bono basis, the concert will feature flute, harp, and strings in a programme spanning Mozart, Debussy, Massenet, and Piazzolla, alongside Colombian music and new works by Colombian composer and arranger Bernardo Alviz.
The programme will include Elegy, composed especially for the Colombia Earthquake Relief Concert, as well as performances of Colombia Tierra Querida and Los Caminos de la Vida, arranged for the full ensemble.
This is a fundraising concert with a PAY WHAT YOU CAN ticket model. A contribution of $20 is suggested, but we want everyone who wishes to stand with Colombia to be able to attend. Those who are able to contribute more are warmly encouraged to do so.
Artists: Joshua Batty — Flute Maria Hincapie — Flute Louisic Dulbecco — Harp James Armstrong — Violin
Beth Condon — Viola Bex Herman — Cello Phoebe Russell — Double Bass Bernardo Alviz — Composer & Arranger
We're hiring.
Site Manager – St Stephen’s Uniting Church Macquarie Street Sydney
Part‑Time Position Hours per week: Min 6 hours per week including evening/weekend work. There can be an extra 30 hours over a month. Job sharing is possible.
St Stephen’s Uniting Church Macquarie Street Sydney, located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, is seeking a warm, organised, and professional Site Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day operation, presentation, and hospitality of our historic church property.
This role is central to ensuring that all who enter St Stephen’s — congregation members, visitors, community groups, and commercial hirers — experience the church as a welcoming, safe, well‑maintained, and professionally managed environment.
About the Role
The Site Manager is the primary on‑site representative for building hirers and event users, providing support from arrival through to event completion. The role also supports the life and mission of the congregation by preparing spaces for worship, ministry activities, concerts, community events, weddings, funerals, and meetings.
Key aspects of the role include:
About You
We are seeking someone who is:
Remuneration is in line with experience and Uniting Church guidelines.
How to Apply
Please send your cover letter and CV by email to: Church Council Secretary [email protected]
Applications close: 27-09-26
Enquiries: Christine Morling or Ken Day
Site Manager – St Stephen’s Uniting Church Macquarie Street Sydney
Part‑Time Position Hours per week: Min 6 hours per week including evening/weekend work. There can be an extra 30 hours over a month. Job sharing is possible.
St Stephen’s Uniting Church Macquarie Street Sydney, located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, is seeking a warm, organised, and professional Site Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day operation, presentation, and hospitality of our historic church property.
This role is central to ensuring that all who enter St Stephen’s — congregation members, visitors, community groups, and commercial hirers — experience the church as a welcoming, safe, well‑maintained, and professionally managed environment.
About the Role
The Site Manager is the primary on‑site representative for building hirers and event users, providing support from arrival through to event completion. The role also supports the life and mission of the congregation by preparing spaces for worship, ministry activities, concerts, community events, weddings, funerals, and meetings.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Providing a warm, professional, and hospitable presence to all users of the property
- Supporting venue hire operations and being visibly present during events
- Preparing and resetting rooms, furniture, and equipment
- Conducting routine inspections and reporting maintenance needs
- Assisting with audio‑visual, sound, lighting, projection, and livestreaming equipment
- Maintaining the presentation and safety of a significant heritage building
- Working collaboratively with Ministers, Elders, staff, volunteers, hirers, and contractors
About You
We are seeking someone who is:
- Friendly, welcoming, and service‑oriented
- Organised, reliable, and attentive to detail
- Calm under pressure and solutions‑focused
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Physically capable of lifting, moving furniture and equipment
- Competent with computers, booking systems, and audio‑visual equipment
- Respectful of the Christian ethos and community life of St Stephen’s Uniting Church
Remuneration is in line with experience and Uniting Church guidelines.
How to Apply
Please send your cover letter and CV by email to: Church Council Secretary [email protected]
Applications close: 27-09-26
Enquiries: Christine Morling or Ken Day
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God of compassion and mercy,
We hold before you the people of Nepal following the devastating flash floods in the Bhote Koshi River area.
We grieve with those who have lost loved ones. We pray for the many who are still missing, local people and visitors alike, for families waiting anxiously for news, for those who have been injured or displaced, and for communities facing such immense loss.
Draw near, O God.
Where there is grief, bring comfort.
Where there is fear, bring courage.
Where there is exhaustion, bring strength.
And in these difficult hours of searching and waiting, sustain hope.
We pray for all involved in search and rescue, evacuation, medical care and relief. Protect and strengthen them. Give wisdom to those coordinating the response, and may help reach those who need it most.
Jesus Christ, you entered into the suffering of our world and showed us a love that draws near. Draw near now to the people of Nepal in their suffering.
By your Spirit, weave together communities of care and compassion. Strengthen neighbours supporting one another, families holding one another close, and all who are offering shelter, comfort and hope.
God of life, we entrust to your mercy all who have died. Hold those who mourn. Be near to those still waiting for news. Strengthen all whose lives and livelihoods have been devastated by this disaster, and sustain them through the long journey of recovery.
Hold the people of Nepal in your love --
the love of the crucified and risen Christ,
a love that crosses every boundary,
a love that will not let us go.
Amen.
Written by Rev Charissa Suli
President, Uniting Church in Australia
We hold before you the people of Nepal following the devastating flash floods in the Bhote Koshi River area.
We grieve with those who have lost loved ones. We pray for the many who are still missing, local people and visitors alike, for families waiting anxiously for news, for those who have been injured or displaced, and for communities facing such immense loss.
Draw near, O God.
Where there is grief, bring comfort.
Where there is fear, bring courage.
Where there is exhaustion, bring strength.
And in these difficult hours of searching and waiting, sustain hope.
We pray for all involved in search and rescue, evacuation, medical care and relief. Protect and strengthen them. Give wisdom to those coordinating the response, and may help reach those who need it most.
Jesus Christ, you entered into the suffering of our world and showed us a love that draws near. Draw near now to the people of Nepal in their suffering.
By your Spirit, weave together communities of care and compassion. Strengthen neighbours supporting one another, families holding one another close, and all who are offering shelter, comfort and hope.
God of life, we entrust to your mercy all who have died. Hold those who mourn. Be near to those still waiting for news. Strengthen all whose lives and livelihoods have been devastated by this disaster, and sustain them through the long journey of recovery.
Hold the people of Nepal in your love --
the love of the crucified and risen Christ,
a love that crosses every boundary,
a love that will not let us go.
Amen.
Written by Rev Charissa Suli
President, Uniting Church in Australia
Yega is baptised.
GOOD FRIDAY 2026
HOLY SATURDAY EVENING 2026
PALM SUNDAY 2026
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GREENING OF THE CHURCH - ADVENT 2025
At St Stephen's Uniting Church we are engaged to confess the
faith of Christ crucified and to be Christ's faithful servants.
We are engaged in a big wonderful life.
faith of Christ crucified and to be Christ's faithful servants.
We are engaged in a big wonderful life.
Major Robyn Black, NSW/ACT Divisional Commander - Salvation Army - preaching on Sunday morning 10am before we gathered at the Lord's table.
On Sunday morning you can enter and leave St Stephen's through the ramped access at 126 Phillip St.
This access is open between 9:15am to 11:50am. The ground floor has a lift up to the worship centre.
You can still access St Stephen's building through the usual Macquarie St entry.
This access is open between 9:15am to 11:50am. The ground floor has a lift up to the worship centre.
You can still access St Stephen's building through the usual Macquarie St entry.
DO YOU NEED IMMEDIATE HELP NOW?
Call any of these numbers:
LIFELINE BEYOND BLUE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELP LINE
LIFELINE BEYOND BLUE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELP LINE
Jazz Upstairs in August - Sam Gill and Scattered. Photo: Alec Watts
HymnFest 2023 Brass Ensemble
And this was Christmas
Some of the congregation coming forward last Sunday during our Growing Togther Advent worship,
making 150 Christmas packs for our Early Bird Cafe friends .
making 150 Christmas packs for our Early Bird Cafe friends .
Animals arriving with companions for the blessing of the animals
Links to our life of worshipping the living God, sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, growing as followers of Jesus, living our life in love for the world for whom Christ died, and caring for each other along the way:
Worship Times
What's On
Ways we serve the community
Worship Times
What's On
Ways we serve the community
