Our vision

Our Vision at The Gap Uniting Church is very simple:

“Growing Life-Long Disciples of Christ”

In all that we do, this is what we are on about. As a community of people who follow Jesus, our vision is to be Growing Life-Long Disciples of Christ.  In our gathered and personal worship; in how we grow and care for one another; as we reach out into our local community; and as we use the resources God has provided; our vision as a congregation is to be Growing Life-Long Disciples of Christ.

What to expect

Discover

Visit an information booth from local community organisations across The Gap & beyond to discover the wonderful contributions they make to our community and the various ways to engage with them. 

Learn

Attend a community forum, workshop,  activity, or view a display or exhibition to learn about the past, present and future of The Gap across a range of themes from Deep history, The Arts, to  Sustainability.

Celebrate

Listen to live local musicians, get hands-on in a workshop, entertain the kids in our numerous kid spaces, come to our Fun & Adventure and Festival days.

Benefit

Get freebies and discounts from local businesses, shop for gifts and supplies at our Market on the Saturday, grab a bite to eat, enter our Silent Auction for your chance to win.

Our people

Rod Fisher
Rod FisherLead Minister
Building and equipping teams. Energised by stories of hope and transformation in peoples’ lives. Loves music and coffee.
Kath Ruhle
Kath RuhleFamilies Pastor
Passionate about supporting and equipping families. Early childhood teacher and musician. Loves music, keeping fit, reading, and spending time with family.
Hannah Staines
Hannah Staines Youth & Young Adults Pastor
Passion for connecting young people to faith. Loves to dance, loves everything Scotland, and plays the Ukulele (but doesn’t like to admit it!).
Michelle McDonald
Michelle McDonaldIntergenerational Worship Pastor
Passionate about helping people of all ages to connect with God and with one another in worship. Loves to play the piano, and spend time with family and friends.
Geoff Batkin
Geoff BatkinChair of Church Council
I have had the incredible privilege of working full-time for the Uniting Church for 35 years. I am passionate about how, as a church, we connect with the wider community in witness and service.
Silvia Lopes
Silvia LopesOffice Administrator
Welcomes the opportunity to connect with people as they journey through life – from arranging baptisms to the placement of ashes. Works to make loads a little lighter.