From July 11–13, more than 340 members of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT gathered at the Western Sydney Conference Centre, which stands and operates on the land of the Mulgoa clan of the Dharug Nation, for what may be one of the most significant Synod meetings in recent history. 

At the heart of Synod 2025 was a landmark proposal that asked members to consider a major structural change: dissolving the current 12 Presbyteries and creating three new ones—Northern, Central, and Southern. Known as the “3P Model,” this recommendation is the result of 18 months of careful consultation, summit gatherings, and discernment. 

This proposal was passed by agreement, and is the most substantial shift in the Synod’s governance in decades. It reshapes how the Church supports its' congregations, allocates resources, and strengthens its leadership and mission. Now the work begins, with the Transition Commission.

This was a pivotal moment in the Synod's life and mission and has been made with courage, clarity, and deep listening—to the Spirit, to one another, and to the call of Christ in a changing world. 

You can find all the major decisions and other news stories from Synod at the website.