About Manly Uniting.
Our Vision
Our vision statement sets our direction as a church: ‘Reflecting God’s love in Community’. This vision has two important components God’s Love and Community. We pray that in our ministry we are, in various ways, reflecting God’s love through the ministry of Christ in all we do. The focus and attention of our ministry is Community, the place and the people within whom we live.
Our Mission
Whilst the church undertakes various ministries (or activities), it seeks within each initiative to establish meaningful and authentic relationships within and across those communities. In other words, it is more relational focused than it is event focused. Our worship is contemporary and focused on those who wish to be intentional about their Christian faith journey, exploring what it might mean ’to be’ Christian.
Our Structure
Most of the activities undertaken by Manly Uniting are run and operated and overseen by the church. Consequently, we see all participants as ‘members’ of the broader and diverse Manly Uniting Church community. Membership does not necessarily mean Christian, but may do so. The church is overseen by an Executive Team, and the operations work as a team by a mixture of employed and volunteer leaders overseen by Rev. John Barker. For areas that require qualified and registered professionalism, such as the fitness or yoga, staff are employed or contracted. Where possible, volunteer staff are engaged – deploying them in key ‘staffing’ operational functions with leadership responsibilities.
Exploring Our Stained Glass Windows
Manly Uniting, where every window tells a story of faith, hope, and love. As you explore our church, you'll encounter a collection of thirteen stunning stained glass windows, each depicting a biblical scene or teaching. These windows not only add beauty to our worship space but also serve as visual reminders of the timeless messages found in Scripture. Join us on this journey as we explore the narratives behind each window, discovering the profound meanings they hold for our community.
Download the PDF with all the window meanings below.