Synod in Session
Documents and resources related to the formal meetings of the Uniting Church Synod of Queensland.The 39th Synod in Session will take place on Thursday 22nd – Monday 26th October 2026.
To Access the Synod in Session Members webpage please click here.
About Synod in Session
The Queensland Synod meets together as a Council of the church every 18 months to share in worship, community and the business of the Church.
This library contains documents and resources related to the formal meetings of the Uniting Church Synod of Queensland.
Sections in this resource library include:
- 39th Synod
- 38th Synod
- 37th Synod
- 36th Synod
- 35th Synod
- 34th Synod
- 33rd Synod
- 32nd Synod
- 31st Synod
- 30th Synod
- Earlier Synod Meetings
The Synod Events Team at the Office of the Synod are ready to assist with any enquiries, or if you can’t find the document or resource you require. Contact us at events@ucaqld.com.au
The 39th Synod in Session will take place on Thursday 22nd – Monday 26th October 2026 at Alex Park Conference Centre, Sunshine Coast.
To Access the Synod in Session Members webpage please click here.
38th Synod Streamed Sessions
The livestream for the 38th Synod in Session is available here.
The livestream for the Celebration of Ministries is available here.
Greenshoots videos
A number of videos were presented outlining some of the greenshoots from throughout the Synod. The following videos are available for download and showing in your congregation or presbytery:
- Clay Church https://vimeo.com/1091716121
- Mackay North Church https://vimeo.com/1091714727
- Graceville Central https://vimeo.com/1091714115
- Easter Madness https://vimeo.com/1089619704
Other videos
Several other videos are available for download and use – the introduction video from Friday night’s opening worship and introduction videos from the Mission Accompanying Team and Presbytery Support Unit:
- Opening worship video – https://vimeo.com/1087481511
- Mission Accompanying Team – https://vimeo.com/1086592560
- Presbytery Support Unit – https://vimeo.com/1086592286
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A collection of documents and resources related to the 37th Synod, meeting in 2023. The theme for this Synod was ‘Faith for a New Season.’
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A collection of documents and resources related to the 36th Synod, meeting in 2022. The theme for the 36th Synod was “a daring HOPE”. Watch a collection of video resources of the 36th Synod here
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A collection of documents and resources related to the 35th Synod, meeting in 2020. The meeting was held online during COVID, with the theme Grow. Watch a collection of video resources of the 35th Synod.
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This is a collection of documents and resources related to the 34th Synod, which met in 2019. The theme of the meeting was Sow. Watch the Norman and Mary Millar Lecture.
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A collection of documents and resources related to the 33rd Synod, meeting in 2017 with the theme “#realunitingchurch”. Watch the highlights video here and the Norman and Mary Millar Lecture.
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A collection of documents and resources related to the 32nd Synod, meeting in 2016 with the theme “On Purpose.” Watch a collection of video resources of the 32nd Synod.
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A collection of documents and resources related to the 31st Synod, meeting in 2014 with the theme “A Charge to Keep.” Watch a collection of video resources of the 31st Synod.
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A collection of documents and resources related to the 30th Synod, meeting in 2013 with the theme “Disciples on the way.”
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A collection of documents and resources related to the Synod meeting from prior to 2012.
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