About us
Our purpose
St John’s Uniting Church is a welcoming, caring, faith-based community which provides a meeting place to journey together in our relationships with God and with one another. We connect with the wider community of Elsternwick and its surrounds and strive for social justice and sustainability in practical ways in our changing world.
Our vision
Our vision is to create and maintain a vibrant, compassionate, and sustainable meeting place and activities where people feel accepted and safe. We seek to offer pathways for individuals and families to grow in their spiritual journey and broaden their involvement in the wider community.
Our core values are:
- Spiritual Growth:
Exploring faith and spirituality together through traditional and alternative forms of worship on Sundays and at other convenient times. - Connections:
Offering a variety of activities to help people engage with the community. - Social Justice:
Listening to, learning about, advocating for and supporting local and global people in need.
Profiling issues through installations - Sustainability:
Using our resources wisely to build community in a sustainable and responsible way.
