Faith leads to action
At Engadine Uniting Church, we believe that as followers of Jesus, we are charged with caring for our environment as an expression of love to all peoples and creation. We are concerned about the impact human activity has on the environment and climate. Below are some activities and links that express our commitment to this issue.
We take our inspiration from the Uniting Church Assembly’s National Climate Action Plan.
“We seek the flourishing of the whole of God’s Creation and all its creatures. We act to renew the Earth from the damage done and stand in solidarity with people most impacted by human-induced climate change.
The Uniting Church believes that God is the Creator of the world in which we live and move and have our being, and that God calls us into a particular relationship with the rest of creation – a relationship of mutuality and interdependence which seeks the reconciliation of all creation with God. Right now, our planet is experiencing a climate crisis. The Uniting Church calls for urgent action towards a more sustainable planet and support for those most impacted.
You can read more on what we are calling for the Uniting Climate Action Network page.
Future Now Makers
The Australian Museum made a film about us!
April School Holiday Sewing Workshops
Event: 10am-1pm, 13 + 16 Apr, 2026 at Engadine Uniting Church.
Primary and secondary school students will be making an owl or koala “softie” using both hand and machine sewing techniques, under the guidance of the experienced volunteers of the Eco Stitch’n’nSew Hub
School Uniform Alteration Workshops
Event: Thur 22/01/26: 3-6pm
Thur 29/01/26: 3–6pm
Sat 31/01/2026: 10am–1pm
Get assistance from experienced sewers in altering your child’s school uniforms
Sept-Oct School Holiday Sewing Workshops
Event: 10am-1pm, Mon 29 Sept and Thurs 2 Oct, 2025 at Engadine Uniting Church.
Primary and secondary school students will be making 3 Christmas decorations using both hand and machine sewing techniques, under the guidance of the experienced volunteers of the Eco Stitch’n’nSew Hub
Season of Creation 1
John gives us an overview of the prophet Jeremiah and compares that to the prophetic role of the church today, providing a voice of hope amidst destruction. Kathy presides over holy communion, and reminds us of our sacred duty to care for creation. Robyn welcomes our local federal MP and commissions him with a climate scarf.
Meeting with Simon Kennedy MP for Cook
Congregation members who vote in the electorate of Cook teamed up with members of other Uniting Churches and an Anglican church to express their concerns about climate to their local member of the federal parliament.
July School Holiday Sewing Workshops
Event: 10am-1pm, Thurs 10 July and Mon 14 July, 2025
Primary and secondary students keen on learning sewing skills had the opportunity to learn the sashiko method of mending and adorning clothes and to create a bag.
This is part of our Clothing the Loop series of events to address fabric waste by reusing, repurposing or recycling.
School Holiday Sewing Workshops
Mon 14 April and Wed 16 April, 2025
Primary and secondary students keen on learning sewing skills had the opportunity, depending on age and level of experience, to make the following: their own travel roll for phone chargers or makeup, a tote bag, or summer pyjamas using surplus materials.
This was part of our Clothing the Loop series of events to address fabric waste by reusing, repurposing or recycling.
School Holiday Sewing Workshops
Mon 30 Sept and Thu 3 Oct, 2024
Teenagers keen on learning sewing skills were invited to create their own travel roll for phone chargers or makeup, or (in the 2nd workshop) a tote bag, using surplus materials otherwise destined for landfill.
This is part of our Clothing the Loop series of events to address fabric waste by reusing, repurposing or recycling.
School Holiday Sewing Workshop
Thursday 11 and Friday 12 July 2024
Teenagers keen on learning sewing skills created their own travel roll for phone chargers or makeup, using surplus materials otherwise destined for landfill.
This is part of our Clothing the Loop series of events to address fabric waste by reusing, repurposing or recycling.