Our Story: hope with the Uniting Church NSW/ACT
THE CHALLENGE
Spearheaded by Mission Team at Uniting Mission and Education, the challenge was raised in how can we capture and share inspirational stories happening in the Uniting Church of NSW/ACT? As an inclusive and diverse church, there is a need to explore our many contexts like rural, regional, suburban, urban, First Peoples, and multicultural. With an underlying premise – “This is what God is doing – join in” – the core focus of the required communication is to resonate and inspire communities to take action so they can improve, try new things, and grow.
These are stories of hope and inspiration that may just lead you to ask some questions of your own.
We’ve captured a five-part video series that highlight unique contexts.
WHAT WE DID
We set out to create a series of short films called “Our Story”, each story that highlights a community and expresses hope and confidence in the work they do. Underpinning each story are four themes: diversity, inclusion, inspiration, and courage. The communities of Condobolin Uniting Church, Orange Uniting Church, and Leichhardt Uniting Church, Lane Cove Uniting Church, and Auburn Parish Uniting Church make up the five episodes of the series.
- Strategy
- Creative Direction
- Film and Sound
- Post-production
- Sound Design and Mix
- Distribution
WATCH THE EPISODES
Episode 1
Production - Condobolin NSW
Two hours south west of Dubbo, Condobolin is a small country town home to a wonderful community run by Pastor Beth. Watch how from humble beginnings, Condobolin Uniting encourages the local kids to get involved in faith and exploration.
- 18,650 people reached
- 10,300 minutes viewed
- 355 reactions, comments, and shares
Episode 2
Production - Orange NSW
In the Central Tablelands of NSW, Orange was once home to three separate Uniting Church congregations, each with unique mission and outreach priorities. Now, coming together as a united, strengthened, renewed congregation; Orange Uniting is thriving with innovative missional outreaches, a fresh expression of church, and a growing community to walk alongside – but change brings hardship and sacrifice – watch now, Coming Together, with Orange Uniting Church.
- 35,600 people reached
- 12,000 minutes viewed
- 139 reactions, comments, and shares
Episode 3
Production - Leichhardt, Sydney NSW
Leichhardt Uniting Church, situated in a historic inner suburb of Sydney, just off Norton St, sheltered within an antiquated facade, is a vibrant, youthful, affirming faith community. After many years of stagnation, Sydney Presbytery and Leichhardt Uniting Church embarked on an experiment that has transformed the ministry and the congregation. And today, it is a congregation with a strong identity, helping its members to find their own identity and nurturing each individuals’ discipleship journey.
- 54,750 people reached
- 27,600 minutes viewed
- 316 reactions, comments, and shares
Episode 4
Production - Lane Cove, Sydney NSW
Lane Cove Uniting Church was presented with a once in a generation opportunity when their historic building and regular Sunday worship space was rezoned by the local council. Navigating the difficult decision to leave their building, finding a new space, and grasping the opportunity presented by the sales proceeds, the church council decided upon a new missional direction in the shape of community chaplaincy. Watch how the congregation and the community come together to form new communities of faith.
- 26,800 people reached
- 19,900 minutes viewed
- 179 reactions, comments, and shares
Episode 5
Production - Auburn, Sydney NSW
In the bustling multicultural melting pot of Auburn in Sydney’s Western Suburbs, Auburn Parish Uniting Church is home to a CALD congregation full of life and movement, with too many services and activities to count. Tongans, Fijians, Anglos, Koreans, together in spiritual harmony. The congregation is driven by a cause close to their hearts: Climate Action. With congregation members being directly impacted both in Auburn and in the Pacific islands, Auburn Uniting Church is passionate and proudly stands up for those in need by taking action on Climate Change as active stewards of the earth.
- 130,600 people reached
- 37,500 minutes viewed
- 365 reactions, comments, and shares
Episode 6
Production - Tuggeranong ACT
Located in the Tuggeranong valley in the ACT, Tuggeranong Uniting is a congregation devoted to serving its community as fulfilling the role of the church and in fresh expressions of mission. The wide range of participants from the community in the episode demonstrate the impact and value Tuggeranong Uniting brings to its locals.
- 37,900 people reached
- 14,800 minutes viewed
- 383 reactions, comments, and shares