Worship Services

We are a welcoming and inclusive community that celebrates the gifts of human diversity, including people of all ages, racial backgrounds, married, divorced, single and diverse gender identities.

Our regular services are currently POSTPONED – Videos will now be posted online. See our Church Online page. Please stay connected through our website and facebook.

Services postponed

9.30am Sundays – A relaxed all-age worship celebration that enjoys the gifts of human diversity, creativity and justice-making. In building community we welcome the full participation of families and diverse individuals, offering a playful place to grow, to deepen our lives and to work for justice in the world.

Following advice the Adamstown Uniting Church has now cancelled all worship services and we anticipate this will continue until the end of April. In response to our continued need for support and community, we will be providing a video each week plus resources to stay creative and build resilience.

Watch more videos at our Church Online page

Church Life

Special Events – currently in recess

EXPRESSO – Exploring music, art, faith and community, with guest performers, held in the Dungeon under the Church.
FEAST – A table of food, story & nourishment! – Shared food and stories around a communion table, held in the church foyer. Members of the community and special guests will share an aspect of their life journey. This is a family friendly and inclusive space where everyone is welcome to the table.
Taize-style Services

If you’d like to know more about about any of these services please contact the office. You can watch videos and listen to audio from some of our services below.

Adamstown Uniting Church runs many programs and activities that people can connect with beyond Sunday services. Justice and the arts is at the heart of many of these activities, and the church is a hub for creative events in the community. Blessed with many musically-gifted members of the congregation, concerts are held throughout the year. Check out Expresso and Adamstown Arts for upcoming events, and the Altar/d Art Series page for current art installations in the church.

As well as large events we offer smaller group gatherings and opportunities for reflection.

Study and Reflection

Study groups including a book club are held on a regular basis.

Spiritual Direction

The Church offers an active ministry in spiritual direction, which is designed to enable individuals to deepen their relationship with God and to support the integration of grace in their lives. Sessions are usually offered over a one hour duration in a private setting with an average cost of $50 or by negotiation.

The four people available for spiritual direction can be contacted below.

Rev Nerida Drake
Certificate in Spiritual Direction (SCRD)
Email Nerida
Rev Malcolm Drake
Certificate in Spiritual Direction (SCRD)
Email Malcolm
Gloria Carter
Emmanuel Certificate in Spiritual Direction
Email Gloria
Jenny Moylan
Emmanuel Certificate in Spiritual Direction
Email Jenny

Adamstown Church is supporting the development of a four year training program – Emmanuel Spiritual Direction Formation, starting in 2019, to train appropriate people for the ministry of Spiritual Direction. This program will be of interest to people who feel called to accompany others on a spiritual journey to a deeper relationship with God, especially those involved in pastoral ministry including Priests, Religious, Ministers, Pastors, Chaplains and Lay people whose ministry is in visitation. Learn more about the training program.

Workshops

Health and well being, creativity and personal development events and workshops are offered on an ongoing basis. Check out Adamstown Arts for any upcoming workshops.

Community Activities

The Church supports a variety of groups exploring health, well being and creative development such as Heartmoves, Move to Vitality, meditation and gentle exercise.

Information about hiring one of our spaces for your next community event is available on our contact page.

Ministry Team

Rev Dr Rod Pattenden

Rev Dr Rod Pattenden has been minister at Adamstown since June 2012 and brings a strong background working in the arts and community development.

Rod is interested in the links between faith and creativity and the call to live a full life. He maintains an approach to life and faith that values curiosity, wonder and gratefulness.

His leadership has deepened the Church’s involvement in the arts in a way that celebrates life and engages in justice making. He has a playful sense of humour and a hopeful passion for life.

Watch the ‘Putting the Arts in Adamstown Arts’ video by John Cliff below, to hear more about Rod’s involvement with the Arts.

Heather Price appointed ‘Musician in Residence’

Heather Price has been appointed ‘Musician in Residence’ at Adamstown Uniting Church, and leads worship each week for a progressive congregation of all ages. Heather hopes to compose new music for this congregation with a focus on fresh and inclusive language, relevant theology and song topics, and melodies that allow people to participate easily. Continue Reading

Gather-In All Age Celebration

Join us from 9.30am every Sunday in the main auditorium for our All Age Celebration – A lively contemporary mix of activities and thoughtful engagement. Continue Reading

Heather Price appointed ‘Musician in Residence’

Gather-In All Age Celebration

Join us from 9.30am every Sunday in the main auditorium for our All Age Celebration – A lively contemporary mix of activities and thoughtful engagement. Continue Reading

Regular services cancelled for now – stay connected online

Following advice the Adamstown Uniting Church has now cancelled all worship services and we anticipate this will continue until the end of April. This means next Sunday services will not go ahead and in addition all events, classes and concerts sponsored through our arts program will also discontinue. Continue Reading

Watch our services online

Sunday (15th March 2020) we heard the story of Jesus encountering a woman at the well. A 30 minute excerpt of this service is now available to watch online. This includes the introduction story, reading, reflection and Heathers Price’s song ‘God is our Mother’. This is our first effort at bringing Adamstown Uniting Church to… Continue Reading

Adamstown Uniting Church Building Restoration Fund launch concert

The Adamstown Uniting Church Restoration and Conservation Fund will ensure that this suburban icon can be celebrated in style for its 100th birthday in 2024. A special fundraising concert to launch the restoration & conservation of the exterior of the 1924 Adamstown Uniting Church will be held at 2pm on Sunday 26th July 2020. Continue Reading

Emmanuel Spiritual Direction Formation 2019

Adamstown Church is supporting the development of a four year training program, starting in 2019, to train appropriate people for the ministry of Spiritual Direction. This program will be of interest to people who feel called to accompany others on a spiritual journey to a deeper relationship with God, Continue Reading