The Doctrine Working Group provides guidance and careful consideration in the area of theology in the life of the Uniting Church, however it does not provide rulings about particular matters of doctrine and belief but rather assists the Assembly in its responsibility in these matters. In doing so it is guided by the Basis of Union.It provides papers and other resources to assist the Uniting Church to understand and appreciate the importance and implications of its doctrine.

The Doctrine Working Group collaborates with other working groups, such as the Worship Working Group and the Christian Unity Working Group, in their areas of responsibility as they impinge on doctrine.

Meet the Doctrine Working Group Members

Convenor: Rev Dr Wes Campbell
(Vic) Chaplain University of Melbourne

Rev Dr Chris Walker
(NSW) National Consultant, Theology and Discipleship

Secretary: Rev Rodney Horsfield, (Vic) active retired minister

Rev Glenda Blakefield (NSW) Associate General Secretary, Assembly

Rev Dr Clive Pearson, (NSW) principal United Theological College

Rev Dr John Hirt, (NSW) chaplain Sydney University

Rev Alan Robinson, (Qld) minister Beenleigh Uniting Church (formerly minister at Pittwater Uniting Church)

Rev Dr Geoff Thomson (QLD) principal Trinity Theological College.

Rev Ann Perrin, minister at Strathfield-Homebush Uniting Church

Rev Dr Chris Goringe, minister at Wahroonga Uniting Church

Rev Carolyn Thornley, (NSW) Dean of Candidates at UTC, chairperson of Theology and Discipleship

Rev Dr Ockert Meyer, minister of the Yarralumla Uniting Church in Canberra

Rev Sisilia Tupou-Thomas (NSW) minister at Windsor Uniting Church

Dr Ben Myers (NSW) lecturer in Systematic Theology at United Theological College