Parramatta Nepean Presbytery, Uniting Church In Australia

A district of the Uniting Church in Australia covering western Sydney and the Blue Mountains, Parramatta-Nepean Presbytery is comprised of over 80 congregations and faith communities service by more than 70 ordained and non-ordained ministers. The Presbytery describes its motivation to serve Christ and the world by its vision statement, Vision 2055. Vision2055 is about building a legacy that to 2055 and beyond will enable the Uniting Church to be strongly missional in the diverse contexts of western Sydney. It seeks to be proactive concerning meeting the needs of our presbytery in relation to rapid growth in our region, diverse communities, leadership and resource allocation. A wholistic approach is taken in a twofold sense. Vision2055 is a whole of presbytery concern; it also seeks to be holistic in holding together worship and service, witness and fellowship, evangelism and social concern. Regional approaches are promoted. Strong larger regional churches are fostered; churches are encouraged to co-operate in their region of the presbytery. Vision2055 is intentionally evangelistic in appropriate and meaningful ways. We believe the gospel transforms lives and fosters meaningful community. Priority areas, starting with the first three, will be progressively identified and assisted to develop. A staged way of dealing with different areas will be taken.