Worship Services
We worship at 10am each Sunday,
with Holy Communion (HC) on the first Sunday of the month.
We have our weekly newsletter available on this web site.
We usually have the Sunday message available as a podcast.
Please see the podcasts section of this website.
WE ARE THE UNITING CHURCH
The Uniting Church SA seeks to be an innovative, growing church proclaiming Jesus Christ, empowered by the Spirit to transform God’s world. Read More.
The Uniting Church is a young church – formed on 22 June 1977, when the Congregational, Methodist, and Presbyterian Churches united to become one. The Basis of Union is the document which affirms our Christian faith and is the guide to what is central to the life of the Uniting Church in Australia. Read the Basis of Union here.
VISION, MISSION & CORE VALUES
Vision
Journeying with Jesus is our mission, vision and core.
We believe the Christian life is properly characterised as partnering Jesus in his mission to the world. We understand that we are journeying with Jesus, going where he goes, ministering where he ministers and connecting our community with his love.
Our vision for the future is that we will be ‘out there’ – a church in the community, for the community.
Mission
At Noarlunga Uniting Church, our mission is to live as ambassadors for Christ. This mission statement expresses the reason we exist as a church.
Core Values
We believe that our vision of the future will become a reality as we apply core values to everything we do as a church. We have identified five values that must permeate all our ministries and decisions we make as God’s people – these five core values are represented in the acronym ALERT:
Adapt – we believe that to engage our culture and community we must be prepared to be flexible and adaptable in the way we seek to be the church in an ever-changing world.
Lead – we believe that those who know Christ’s transforming power passionately pursue opportunities to lead in and through the body of Christ.
Engage – we believe that a missional church is always intentionally engaged with the people in our community.
Risk – we believe that our comfort and safety must be secondary to giving the Holy Spirit full control of our lives and ministries. We must be prepared to risk all for the possibility of reaching some.
Transfer – we believe that God has called us to transfer the investment of his resources (people, property and finance) toward those who are currently not experiencing a personal relationship with Jesus.
So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled. – 1 Thessalonians 5:6
MEET THE TEAM
Leaders of our Congregation
Community Minister
Rev. Ian Hunter
Phone: 0420 982 570
Email: min.community23@gmail.com
Note: Ian is available to be contacted on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings
Note: Ian is unavailable on Friday and Saturdays
Ian is responsible for our outreach activities with the wider community.
Other contacts:
Congregational Chairperson – Peter Phillips
Presbytery Representative – Velvy Holden
Congregational Secretary – Shaarn Moule (shaarn.moule@gmail.com)
Secretary Church Council – Tracey Stevens
Minister
Rev. Ian Hunter
Community Minister
I came to Australia and the Uniting Church in Australia as an ordained minister in 2006 from the United Church In Canada.
I have a broad theology formed primarily out of liberation theology, feminist theology and eco theology.
I have a passion for justice, community and seeing us create safe places for people to be in community together in order to grow their gifts and talents and share them in a way that builds strong communities.
I feel the wider community here really wants to work together to make a difference. I am in awe of how many people, both from within the church and from within the wider community, join together in a lot of community programs to make a difference in other people’s lives.
I believe open discussions about spirituality, faith and culture have the opportunity to bring our communities closer together with less prejudice, more diversity and both greater understanding and acceptance of all people.
I welcome all people regardless of their stance on faith, their gender orientation or expression, race, political views or age. I want to be in a community of people who want to be their best selves and want to be the best version of an inclusive community possible.
I believe we have an opportunity to create something unique and powerful with our local community that is positive and life giving to everyone.
I’d love to meet you and hear your story. Peace, Ian.
Chairperson of Church Council
Mark Simpson
Secretary of Congregation
Shaarn Moule
Hi, I’m Shaarn.
I started coming to services at Noarlunga Uniting Church in January 2024 and instantly felt welcome.
I have an administrative background with qualifications and experience in community services and disability support.
I enjoyed volunteering in the church office once a week for a year, spending time volunteering in the community cafe serving and now support our food rescue program by sorting and storing food items.
I’m grateful for the opportunities provided and look forward to continuing to serve, jumping in where and when needed.
God is so good!
shaarn.moule@gmail.com
Treasurer of Leaders Mission Council
Trevor Lloyd
Treasurer minor assistance
Allan Ford
Co-ordinator of the Noarlunga Uniting Church Website
Allan Ford
Allan Ford
Website & I.T. Co-Ordinator.
My wife, Kristen, and I came to Noarlunga Uniting Church in 2019 and immediately felt very welcomed and that this church would be our home. We had previously attended the Corner Uniting Church, but we were looking for a church closer to our home. We live at Moana, close to the beach. The minister at the time we joined Noarlunga Uniting was the lovely Douglas Monaghan who was one of the two ministers who married Kristen and I in 2012. We have loved the ministers and ministries of Noarlunga Uniting Church and our church family here.
I have been Secretary of the Noarlunga Uniting Church council from December 2020 through to March 2024 and remained a member of Church council until April 2025.
I have a lovely wife, Kristen, 3 lovely daughters, Hayley, Brianna and Sarah .. and our eldest daughter Hayley, with husband Caleb, gave birth to our first grand child, a grand daughter in June this year, 2025. Exciting times!
and a Spoodle doggie called Milo
I have worked in Information Technology for my entire career, starting at Australian Customs Department in Canberra in January 1987. I then worked for the Oil and Gas company Santos for 30 years, SA Ambulance for 6 months.
I have worked for the last 6 years for a company called HAMBS which creates Information Technology systems for the Australian Private Health Insurance industry.
I have been a Christian since 1981 when Rev John Smith of the “God Squad” (a motorbike group) held a Christian convention at the Brighton High school hall. I was attending Seacliff Uniting Church at the time in 1981 with my parents.
I believe in the principles of patience and kindness, caring for family, friends, neighbours and the community, and our environment, and that these are good for humanity. The same principles that Noarlunga Uniting Church holds dear !
I love to meet people and hear their stories.
I love fishing, mountain bike riding and surfing (but I’m lacking the flexibility for surfing somewhat, but still keen).
I help with the Noarlunga Uniting Church Website management, Our IT (Office 365 and OneDrive) and Facebook page posts (along with Shaarn).
Chairperson of Congregation
Peter Phillips
Elder for the Kaurna people who are the traditional owners of the land on which we worship
Trevor O’Brien
Office Coordinator for Noarlunga Uniting Church
Lesley Lee – Office Coordinator
(Mon-Thu 8:30am – 11:30am)
Hi, I’m Lesley, I have been a volunteer for the church since late 2024 in the Food Relief program and commenced as the Office Coordinator late in 2025. The people at church are very kind and friendly and very welcoming
Secretary of Church Council
Tracey Stevens