Uca-Southport Congregation

The Uca-Southport Congregation is a nonprofit religious organization affiliated with the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA), located in Southport, Queensland. Established on December 31, 1976, it serves the general community in Australia through various religious and community activities[1].

As a congregation of the UCA, which is Australia's third-largest Christian denomination with approximately 2,000 congregations nationwide, Uca-Southport participates in fostering worship, Christian education, pastoral care, and nurture to its members and the broader community[3][5]. The congregation operates within the framework typical to UCA congregations, which includes regular worship services, council meetings for governance, and community outreach.

The congregation maintains its independence in managing its affairs, including worship schedules and local policies, under the oversight of the broader UCA structure. Like many UCA congregations, it emphasizes inclusivity and community support, which reflect the denomination’s commitment to multicultural and cooperative ministry approaches[5].

Uca-Southport is recognized as a charity with tax concession status by the Australian government, endorsing its nonprofit status and ability to access tax benefits conducive to its operations and community service mission[4].

As part of its religious activities, the congregation convenes for worship and community engagement, providing a space for sharing faith and offering pastoral care within the Southport area and beyond[3]. The congregation contributes to the spiritual life of its members while also engaging in broader community support consistent with the principles of the Uniting Church in Australia.

This local church is part of the wider network of UCA congregations that balance local autonomy with affiliation to a national church body, ensuring both community relevance and connection to a larger faith tradition[5].

[1] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/295761d6-39af-e811-a963-000d3ad244fd [2] https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.uca-southport_congregation.5e4e7be661827c2da4e5cfbc6f287535.html [3] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/295761d6-39af-e811-a963-000d3ad244fd/documents/f51ad10b-52c8-e811-a964-000d3ad244fd [4] https://abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View?abn=19545417833 [5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniting_Church_in_Australia