From July 11–13, more than 340 members of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT will gather 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 is a landmark proposal that asks 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. 

If adopted, this would be the most substantial shift in the Synod’s governance in decades. It would reshape how the Church supports congregations, allocates resources, and strengthens its leadership and mission. Members are being asked not just to vote on a plan, but to decide how the Synod will live and work together for years to come. 

The decision carries weight because it touches the core of the Church’s life: how communities are supported, how leaders are formed, and how resources are shared. It is a moment for courage, clarity, and deep listening—to the Spirit, to one another, and to the call of Christ in a changing world. 

This Synod also marks a leadership transition. Rev. Jane Fry concludes her time as General Secretary, having guided the Synod through years of change and laid the foundation for much of what is now before the Church. Her leadership has helped shape the Future Directions framework, which now informs many of the Synod’s priorities and commitments. 

This year members will also be voting for the Moderator Elect Candidate. Who will be installed in 2027. 

Synod 2025 is not just another meeting. It is a turning point. The decisions made here will define how the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT moves into the next chapter of its life.