The Gladstone Congregation serves the twin towns of Gladstone (a small town on the southern bank of the Macleay River) and Smithtown (a similarly-sized town on the northern bank), together with the surrounding rural areas.
It is situated midway between Kempsey and South West Rocks. It is part of a group of congregations known collectively as Lower Macleay River Multi Centre that, as well as Gladstone, includes the South West Rocks congregation and Yarrahapinni faith community.
The three congregations share a minister - the Rev David Kim.
The Gladstone Congregation has served the people of the region for over 101 years and the present building is nearly 100 years old. The church building is listed as a heritage item - Gladstone Uniting Church - State Heritage Inventory.
Service and Activity Times
- Sunday Services, 10:00am weekly
- Communion: 1st Sundays
- “Treasure and Trash” is held on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday on the church grounds at the Treasure and Trash Shop.
Induction of Rev David Kim
The Rev David Kim was inducted as Minister for the Lower Macleay River Multi Centre at a service at South West Rocks on 17 February 2019.
Gladstone is part of the Mid North Coast Presbytery - its website provides resources and further information about the Uniting Church in Australia.