Congratulations!
We are delighted you are getting married and that you are interested in celebrating your Christian wedding service in one of our many charming churches.
We look forward to helping make your wedding day special and memorable.
What is Marriage?
Marriage is a gift God has given to humankind for the well-being of the whole human family.
The Uniting Church in Australia 2018 statement of belief on marriage:
In the marriage service:
- the two people make a public covenant with each other and with God, in the company of family and friends;
- the couple affirm their trust in each other and in God;
- the Church affirms the sanctity of marriage and nurtures those who pledge themselves to each other in marriage and calls upon all people to support, uphold and nurture those who pledge themselves to each other in marriage.
- In marriage, children may be born and are to be brought up in love and security thus providing a firm foundation for society’.
Same-gender marriage
Within the Uniting Church, there is a diversity of religious beliefs and ethical understandings, developed through continuing faithful discernment and held with integrity on matters relating to sexuality and marriage.
The Church accepts this diversity within its life and makes the decisions necessary to enable its ministry and members to act with integrity in accordance with their beliefs.
Uniting Church in Australia marriage resources
- UCWA Moderator’s 15th Triennial Assembly Same-gender Marriage Pastoral Letter – 16 July 2018
- UCA President’s 15th Triennial Assembly Marriage and Same-gender Relationships Pastoral Letter – 16 July 2018
- UCA Assembly General Secretary’s Letter to UCA Authorised Marriage Celebrants – 18 July 2018
- Unconfirmed Minute – Marriage and same-gender relationships
- Frequently Asked Questions – 15th Assembly Decision on Marriage
Wedding arrangements
If you are interested in celebrating your wedding at one of our Uniting Churches, you can search for and contact your local congregation by visiting our Find a Church page.