UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP DARWIN

THE ANZUUA

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Darwin is proudly associated with the Australian and New Zealand Unitarian Universalist Association (ANZUUA)

ANZUUA is the co-ordinating and communication organisation for Unitarian Universalist churches and Fellowships across Australian and New Zealand. ANZUUA's goals include assisting the founding and growth of congregations and fellowships.   

ANZUUA, previously known as ANZUA before the Universalist link was added, was established in 1974 to succeed the Australian Assembly of Unitarian and Liberal Christian Churches.  Three Australian Unitarian churches (Adelaide, Sydney, and Melbourne) were founded in the 1850s and the Auckland church in New Zealand was founded in 1897. Fellowships in other locations have been formed since in New Zealand (Blenheim, Nelson, Wellington and Christchurch) and Australia (Brisbane, Perth, Canberra and a second congregation in Sydney). Total membership across Australia and New Zealand is around 450.

ANZUUA is an active member of the International Council of Unitarians and Universalists (ICUU)  while some congregations are also members of the UUA (Unitarian Universalist Association of USA). ANZUUA maintains membership of the IARF (International Association of Religious Freedom).

ANZUUA publishes a quarterly journal, The Quest, with material of interest to member congregations and the broader community. Many  member congregations also publish their own journals and newsletters as well as maintaining social media sites etc. Examples of well known outreach include the Melbourne Unitarian Peace Memorial Church monthly journal, The Beacon, published since the 1930's, while the Melbourne church has a long running radio show.