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.
Currently there is no minister with the three congregations.
The Gladstone Congregation has served the people of the region for over 106 years and the present building is over 100 years old. The church building is listed as a heritage item - Gladstone Uniting Church - State Heritage Inventory.
Gladstone is part of the Mid North Coast Presbytery - its website provides resources and further information about the Uniting Church in Australia.