Mission, Strategy & Education Committee
Mission
“It is not the Church of God that has a mission. It is the God of Mission that has a Church.” (Williams, R 2004, Mission Shaped Church). If it is true that the God of Mission has a Church. Then it is our part to participate in and witness to the wonder of God’s Mission. Mission is a term that can be used broadly, and correctly, to mean all that we do as a church. Or it can be used in a narrower way, specifically referring to outreach into the community.
Strategy
We recognise that the Uniting Church at the moment need strategy more than ever before, locally for congregations and regionally for presbytery. We recognise that the old maps of ministry may not be working anymore and we need to write new maps to engage with the world around us.
Education
Christian Education, Continuing Education (For those in placement), or a pathway of discipleship are all different facets of education that we seek to provide for as MSE Committee. We also hope to offer formation for everyone engaged in mission.
Mission
- Mission Initiatives
- Simpson Grant
- History of the Simpson Grant
- PPPW Simpson Fund Application Check List 2023 (coming soon)
- PPW Simpson Fund Grant Claim Form
- Mission Studies
- Mission Conversations
- Missional Mapping Congregations & Regions – May 2022 PiC version
Strategy
Education
Members of Mission, Strategy & Education Committee
All members are elected by the Presbytery in Council meeting. Some members can be co-opted by the committee or appointed by Standing Committee. The Chair is appointed by the Presbytery.
Chairperson: Rev Alister Pate
Secretary:
Presbytery Staff: Rev Linley Liersch, Rev Deacon Jeanne Beale and Rev Narelle Collas
Members: Dr James Thom, Rev Janet Munro, Dorothy Parkes.