Elanora Uniting takes mission seriously.
We care not just for our worshipping community but also our local, national and international relationships.
Local /Onsite
DWELL Youth Hub
Well-being drop in hub for high school age
Carpenter’s Workshop
Men and Women’s timber workshop
Cooinda Place
Meeting place over light refreshments, and sale of crafts, homemade yummies and plants
Leisuretime
Art, craft, card, mahjong classes
Food Pantry
A Community Food Pantry
Bluecare
Aged care living
Neighbourhood
Elanora State High School Chaplaincy
Supporting physically and financially Chappy Todd
and Chappy Phil as they care for the students, staff and volunteers.
Elanora Primary School
Supporting Chappy Dougie and supporting students through the KidsHope Program
Blair Athol
Crisis accommodation for homeless men at Bilinga. Blair Athol is a service under the umbrella of UnitingCare Gold Coast Homelessness Hub. We collect food and personal items to support the men.
National
McKay Patrol Bush Chaplain
Rev David Ellis
A ministry based in Cloncurry (NW Qld) and spans 625,000kms. Supporting rural and remote families by hosting music concerts to raise money to fund this unique ministry accessed by both road and air.
International
UnitingWorld
Through UnitingWorld we have supported financially PNG Clean Water Program with the aim to alleviate poverty and investing in the skills of West Papuan Women. We have been collecting money twice a year through our ‘papua piggy box’ initiative.
Also our minister and husband have been involved in the UnitingWorld and Dostana Partnership with the Amritsar Diocese of North India. Over numerous exchange trips (both directions) they have developed
relationships and friendships.
202205 WiM student profiles
20220505 WIM Supporter Update FINAL