62-621: Download coordinates as: Rockhampton City is the central suburb of the city of Rockhampton in the Rockhampton Region of Queensland , Australia. It is also known as the Rockhampton CBD . In the 2021 census , Rockhampton City had a population of 2,059 people. Rockhampton City is a roughly rectangular suburb, bounded by the Fitzroy River to the north-east, North Street to the north-west, Murray Street to
124-494: A Methodist local preacher ). Lay preachers are required to participate in training and examinations conducted by each synod, and must be approved by the presbytery. The UCA was one of the first Australian churches to grant self-determination to its indigenous members through the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress. Partnerships exist with South Pacific and Asian churches, especially those which share
186-541: A Congregational, Presbyterian or Methodist heritage. An increasing number of ethnic churches worship in their own languages as well as in English. Five to seven per cent of the membership worship in languages other than English, including Aboriginal languages . The UCA advocates for social justice . It has taken stances on issues such as native title for indigenous people; the environment; apartheid ; refugee status, and safe injection facilities for drug users. The church
248-535: A Wesleyan Methodist church made from wood. The Rockhampton Wesleyan Church opened on Sunday 28 August 1864. It was in Kent Street. In November 1880, it was agreed that a new "central and substantial" church would be erected at an expected cost of £650, which would be funded in part by the sale of the Kent Street church and the Allenstown Wesleyan church. In January 1881, tenders were called to erect
310-730: A different location in Denison Street. In August 1917, the decision was made to relocate the Tabernacle to the corner of Campbell and Fitzroy streets, due to the disruption of the trains running along Denison Street during churches services. On Sunday 30 December 1917, the Tabernacle reopened in its new location facing Campbell Street . In 1977, a new church was built on the same site but facing Fitzroy Street ( 23°22′48″S 150°30′26″E / 23.3800°S 150.5072°E / -23.3800; 150.5072 ( Rockhampton Baptist Tabernacle (former) ) ). It closed in 2001 and
372-490: A dozen to hundreds of members. They are the local church, the setting for regular worship (generally on Sundays). Many churches also conduct worship services at other times, such as a monthly weekday service, a late-night service for day-shift workers, a "cafe church", or Friday- or Saturday-evening services. A Meeting of the Congregation must be held at least twice each year. The meetings typically consider and approve
434-513: A major town or city, and the local synod is normally their organisational and funding body. The Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC, sometimes known simply as the Congress), is constitutionally recognised as having responsibility for oversight of church ministry to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people : A Synod may at the request of a Regional Committee of
496-511: A new Wesleyan church at 300 Campbell Street. The new church was opened on Sunday 24 July 1881 by Reverend George Woolnough, President of the Wesleyan Conference. The building was 60 by 33 feet (18 by 10 m) in floor area and up to 60 feet (18 m) high and could seat about 300 people. The architect was Sydney Williams. The Allenstown Wesleyan church building was relocated to the rear of the new church at Campbell Street where it
558-522: A number of presbyteries. Western Australia has a unitary presbytery-synod model. South Australia also had a single presbytery and synod for 15 years, until 2019. These large presbyteries enable groups of congregations to work together, based on geographic location or similar interests or characteristics. Selection of ministerial candidates and the placement of ministers are decided at the presbytery level. There are about 2,000 UCA congregations, with 243,000 members and adherents. Congregations range in size from
620-718: A process to formally define their boundaries and to gazette them, which is almost complete. In March 2006, only South Australia and the Northern Territory had not completed this process. The CGNA's Gazetteer of Australia recognises two types of locality: bounded and unbounded. Bounded localities include towns, villages, populated places, local government towns and unpopulated town sites, while unbounded localities include place names, road corners and bends, corners, meteorological stations, ocean place names and surfing spots. Sometimes, both localities and suburbs are referred to collectively as "address localities". In
682-702: A two-way thoroughfare to a shared space with one-way traffic. Controversy arose over the rapid deterioration of the pavers laid in Quay Street, not long after the opening of the redevelopment. Rockhampton City is home to many regional offices of many private companies as well as various government organisations, who use the suburb as a hub for Central Queensland . This includes Rockhampton Regional Council which administer local government services from City Hall in Bolsover Street. Locally based state and federal politicians also have offices located throughout
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#1732801486274744-528: A variety of retail outlets, including food, fashion, shoes, homewares, chemists and banks. The mall underwent a million dollar redevelopment in 2003 as part of the CBD beautification, which included the return of vehicular traffic to the mall. However, with the lack of an anchor tenant and ongoing issues surrounding the availability of parking, the mall has struggled to compete against the larger air-conditioned shopping centres which were built throughout other parts of
806-685: Is a national UCA activity during school and university holidays, every two or three years in a different city. NCYC 2007, "Agents of Change", was held in Perth. The 2009 "Converge" was held in Melbourne . NCYC 2011 was held from 29 December 2010 to 4 January 2011 at the Southport School on Queensland 's Gold Coast . Yuróra NCYC 2014 was held in North Parramatta, Sydney from 7 to 10 January 2014. Yuróra NCYC 2017, "Uniting Culture",
868-632: Is a non- episcopal church, with no bishops . Leadership and pastoral roles are nominally performed by presbyteries , but in reality by individuals. The UCA assembly meets every three years, and is chaired by the president. The 14th Assembly met in Perth from 12 to 18 July 2015. The 15th Assembly, hosted by the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania in Box Hill , met in July 2018. Assembly business between meetings
930-581: Is at 111 Kent Street ( 23°22′43″S 150°30′27″E / 23.3787°S 150.5076°E / -23.3787; 150.5076 ( St Nektarios' Greek Orthodox Church ) ). Their feast day is 9 November. There are a number of parks in the CBD, including: The Rainbow Fountain is in Central Park. It is illuminated at night. Throughout the 2010s, a number of annual events were either established in Rockhampton City or relocated to
992-425: Is broad, reflecting its Methodist , Presbyterian and Congregational origins and its commitment to ecumenism. Its theology may be described as mainline Protestantism , with a commitment to social justice . The church's perspectives are evangelical , left (or progressive), and liberal . Morality, faith, and (in particular) sexuality have been debated. Concerns focus on biblical understanding and accommodation to
1054-563: Is conducted by the Assembly Standing Committee, which meets three times per year (usually in March, July and November). Membership is drawn from throughout Australia, with 18 members elected at each assembly. The current president is Reverend Charissa Suli since she was installed as president in the meeting of the 17th Assembly on 11 July 2024. She replaced Reverend Sharon Hollis , who had succeeded Dr Deidre Palmer at
1116-591: Is now a child care centre. Rockhampton North Opportunity School opened on 28 July 1955. On 27 January 1976, it was renamed Rockhampton Special School. Since 2005, Rockhampton City has seen many major developments with an extensive amount of construction taking place in the area, most notably the building of a number of riverside apartment buildings alongside the Fitzroy River. A number of apartment building were constructed in Victoria Parade including
1178-456: Is similar to other united and uniting churches , which maintain a cultural identity in their own country and practise ecumenical fellowship with other Christian denominations worldwide. Between 1991 and 2013, UCA attendance declined by 41 per cent. In 2013, about 97,200 people attended weekly worship services throughout Australia. The church is liturgically varied. Practices range from experimental liturgies, informal worship reminiscent of
1240-711: Is split between the City of Newcastle and City of Lake Macquarie LGAs; and Woodville , which is split between the City of Maitland and Port Stephens Council LGAs. In unincorporated areas , localities are declared by the relevant state authority. Uniting Church in Australia The Uniting Church in Australia ( UCA ) was founded on 22 June 1977, when most congregations of the Methodist Church of Australasia , about two-thirds of
1302-400: Is used in rural areas, while the term suburb is used in urban areas. Australian postcodes closely align with the boundaries of localities and suburbs. This Australian usage of the term "suburb" differs from common American and British usage, where it typically means a smaller, frequently separate residential community outside, but close to, a larger city. The Australian usage is closer to
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#17328014862741364-555: Is worn, it most commonly consists of a white alb and a stole (for ministers and deacons) or scarf (for lay preachers). The colour of the scarf or stole is often related to the liturgical calendar, such as purple for Lent or red for Pentecost . Since 1997, most councils and agencies have used the consensus decision-making procedures outlined in the church's Manual for Meetings . The procedures may use orange ("support") and blue ("do not support") cards, which may also be displayed times other than voting. The UCA's theological range
1426-508: The 2011 census , Rockhampton City had a population of 109,336 people. In 2012, a new modern building was built on the corner of Fitzroy Street and East Street to house Stanwell Corporation and the National Australia Bank which replaced a dilapidated row of shops in what was known as "Churches Building". In 2019, construction commenced on the new Rockhampton Museum of Art next to Customs House in Quay Street. Replacing
1488-816: The Catholic and the Anglican Churches . There are around 2,000 UCA congregations, and 2001 National Church Life Survey (NCLS) research indicated that average weekly attendance was about 10 per cent of census figures. The UCA is one of Australia's largest non-government providers of community and health services. Its service network consists of over 400 agencies, institutions, and parish missions, with its areas of service including aged care, hospitals, children, youth and family, disability, employment, emergency relief, drug and alcohol abuse, youth homelessness and suicide. Affiliated agencies include UCA's community and health-service provider network, affiliated schools,
1550-620: The Jesus movement to conventional Reformed services. Music also varies from traditional and contemporary hymns in the Australian Hymn Book and Together in Song , through Hillsong and contemporary Christian music to hard alternative and metal . Liturgical dress in the UCA is generally lenient, and is optional for ministers and other leaders of worship. When liturgical dress
1612-639: The Presbyterian Church of Australia and almost all the churches of the Congregational Union of Australia united under the Basis of Union . According to the church, it had 243,000 members in 2018. In the 2016 census , 870,183 Australians identified with the church, but that figure fell to 673,260 in the 2021 census . In the 2011 census , that figure was 1,065,796. The UCA is Australia's third-largest Christian denomination, behind
1674-521: The Roman Catholic Bishop of Rockhampton , James Duhig , opened St Patrick's new school on the corner of Derby Street and Alma Street (approx 23°22′59″S 150°30′49″E / 23.3830°S 150.5137°E / -23.3830; 150.5137 ( St Patrick's School (former) ) ). This school no longer exists, but the building was still on site in 1979. Rockhampton Episcopalian (Anglican) Church opened on 15 March 1863. It
1736-840: The American or British use of "district" or "neighbourhood", and can be used to refer to any portion of a city. Unlike the use in British or American English, this term can include inner-city, outer-metropolitan and industrial areas. Localities existed in the past as informal units, but in 1996 the Intergovernmental Committee on Surveying and Mapping and the Committee for Geographical Names in Australasia (CGNA) decided to name and establish official boundaries for all localities and suburbs. There has subsequently been
1798-661: The Baptist Union and the Churches of Christ , in some locations. There are also cooperative arrangements where supplying ministry to congregations is impossible, particularly in remote areas. This includes arrangements with the Anglican Church , where ministry and (sometimes) property resources are shared. Faith communities are less structured than congregations. They are groups of people who gather together for worship, witness or service and choose to be recognised by
1860-598: The CBD. The local newspaper office for Rockhampton's daily newspaper, The Morning Bulletin remains in the CBD although it's now located in Bolsover Street after moving out of the heritage-listed Bulletin Building in Quay Street in 2014 after being there since 1927. Rockhampton South Uniting Church is at 300–316 Cambell Street ( 23°23′04″S 150°30′34″E / 23.38434°S 150.50936°E / -23.38434; 150.50936 ( Rockhampton South Uniting Church ) ). St Nektarios' Greek Orthodox Church
1922-622: The Fitzroy Waterfront Apartments, The Rocks, The Edge, Quest, Southbank on Victoria, Empire, Gallery Apartments, and Skyview. In 2009, The Edge opened as the tallest building in Central Queensland, being 12 storeys high. In 2014, Empire was topped out at 14 stories being several metres taller than The Edge. The $ 65 million development includes about 150 rooms, 5 star hotel lobby and reception, 3 ground level restaurants and 2 levels of under ground parking. At
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1984-680: The Rockhampton Art Gallery in Victoria Parade, it was opened in February 2022. In the 2016 census , Rockhampton City had a population of 1,953 people. In the 2021 census , Rockhampton City had a population of 2,059 people. Rockhampton Special School is a primary and secondary (Preparatory to Year 12) special education school for boys and girls at 91–115 William Street ( 23°22′58″S 150°30′42″E / 23.3827°S 150.5116°E / -23.3827; 150.5116 ( Rockhampton Special School ) ). In 2018,
2046-837: The Rockhampton CBD. The regional bases of the Queensland Police Service , the Queensland Ambulance Service and the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service are all based in the Rockhampton CBD. Many of Central Queensland's media organisations are based in Rockhampton City. ABC Capricornia , 4RO and Triple M all broadcast their local programs from studios located either in Quay Street or Victoria Parade. Local newsrooms for regional television networks, WIN Television , Seven Queensland and Southern Cross 10 are also located in
2108-596: The Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress prescribe that the Regional Committee may have and exercise all or specific rights, powers, duties and responsibilities of a Presbytery under this Constitution and the Regulations (including ordination and other rights, powers and responsibilities relating to Ministers) for the purpose of fulfilling any responsibility of the Regional Committee for Uniting Church work with Aboriginal and Islander people within
2170-598: The Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress, Frontier Services and UnitingWorld . The UCA is a national, unincorporated association of councils, each of which has responsibility for functions in the church. The councils are congregations (local), presbyteries (regional), synods (state) and an assembly (national). The membership of each council is established by the constitution. Each council includes Women and Men, lay and ordained. The offices of president of assembly, moderator of synod (who chair these councils) and other offices are open to all UCA members. The UCA
2232-605: The area from other parts of the city. The inaugural CBD Christmas Fair was held in East Street in 2013 and has since been held each year, usually around late November or early December. The event has become known for culminating in the lighting of the City Christmas Tree. In 2018, the tree was relocated from the roundabout at the intersection of East and Denham Street to the riverbank where it now usually stands in front of Customs House in Quay Street. Similarly,
2294-573: The bounds of the Synod. UnitingCare Australia , one of the country's largest providers of social care, is its largest operator of aged-care facilities. Other activities include shelters and emergency housing for men, women and children; family-relationships support; disability services, and food kitchens. The UCA provides theological training through a number of theological colleges: Training generally takes five years, and includes supervised practical experience. The National Christian Youth Convention
2356-620: The broad culture. Uniting Network Australia is "the national network for lesbian, gay, bisexual, intersex and transgender people, their families, friends and supporters within the Uniting Church in Australia." The establishment of Evangelical Members within the Uniting Church in Australia (EMU), the Reforming Alliance and their merger with the Assembly of Confessing Congregations (ACC) illustrate conservative opposition to
2418-507: The budget, local policy matters, property matters (ratified by the presbytery and synod) and the "call" (employment) of a new minister or other staff. Congregations manage themselves through a council. All elders are members, as are ministers with pastoral responsibility for the congregation; there may also be other members. The council meets regularly, and is responsible for approving worship times and other matters. Some united congregations exist. The UCA has joined with other churches, such as
2480-429: The city during the 1980s and 1990s, such as Stockland Rockhampton , which house supermarkets, department stores and national retail chains. This also includes the nearby City Centre Plaza which is anchored by Coles and Target. Other contributing factors to the mixed success of the East Street area includes the high cost of rent, mining downturns, droughts and cyclones. Heritage-listed buildings along East Street include
2542-464: The denomination appointing its next minister. They are known as union churches in some places, with several denominations using the building at different times. A Frontier Services ministry is available to residents of the outback , with ministers and pastors visiting families by air or four-wheel drive vehicles. Visits are normally arranged in advance so adjacent families can travel for significant events, such as baptisms . These "padres" are based in
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2604-438: The first instance, decisions about the names and boundaries of suburbs and localities are made by the local council in which they are located based on criteria such as community recognition. Local council decisions are, however, subject to approval by the state's geographical names board. The boundaries of some suburbs and localities overlap two or more local government areas (LGAs). Examples of this are Adamstown Heights , which
2666-537: The former Rockhampton Post Office and the historic Rockhampton Courthouses . From 1909 until 1939, Rockhampton's steam trams were a commonly seen form of public transport in the CBD. One of Rockhampton City's most recognisable features is the Fitzroy Riverbank and a well-known strip of heritage-listed buildings in Quay Street, mostly built in the late 19th century, including Customs House . A multimillion-dollar Rockhampton Riverbank Revitalisation plan
2728-719: The foundation stone was laid for a new Congregational church by the Reverend Edward Griffith of Brisbane. The new church was officially opened on Sunday 29 October 1876. The new church was built in front of the old church and was the first brick-and-stone church in Rockhampton. It was built in the Gothic style and was 60 by 32 feet (18.3 by 9.8 m) in floor area with 16 to 17 feet (4.9 to 5.2 m) high ceilings. The walls were 14 inches (360 mm) thick and strengthened with external buttresses . The building
2790-575: The inaugural Rockhampton River Festival, an arts and cultural event, was held in Rockhampton City in 2015, and has since become annual event held each July in the CBD. In 2019, both the annual Rockhampton Emergency Services Day and the Rockhampton Cultural Festival were located to the CBD after having been held at the Rockhampton Heritage Village for many years. The Rocky River Run was relocated to
2852-434: The laity is valued in the UCA, which recognises that ministry is a function of the entire church. However, "specified ministries" are defined. Of these, the roles of elder and pastor are open to lay members . The church has two orders of ordained ministry : minister and deacon . When it is not possible (or desirable) to have an ordained minister, a lay preacher or lay ministry team may act in their place (similar to
2914-581: The local option to marriage; a minister may bless a same-sex marriage. The fairly broad consensus has been that a person's sexual orientation should not be a bar to attendance, membership or participation in the church. More controversial has been the issue of sexual activity by gay and lesbian people and the sexual behaviour of ordination candidates. In 2003, the church voted to allow local presbyteries to decide whether to ordain gay and lesbian people as ministers. Ministers were permitted to bless same-sex couples entering civil unions even before same-sex marriage
2976-483: The ordination of gay and lesbian candidates and the influence of the Confessing Movement (not to be confused with the anti- Nazi Confessing Church ). Issues debated since early in UCA history are the role of gay and lesbian people in the church, their possibility of being ordained and the blessing of same-sex unions. The church permits local presbyteries to ordain gay and lesbian ministers, and extends
3038-593: The other bull statues which are intended as realistic depiction of different breeds of cattle, the "Under the Hammer" statue was created as an artwork. The Big Bulls are listed as one of Australia's big things . [REDACTED] Media related to Rockhampton City, Queensland at Wikimedia Commons Suburbs and localities (Australia) Suburbs and localities are the names of geographic subdivisions in Australia , used mainly for address purposes. The term locality
3100-526: The presbytery. Local churches are sometimes also used by congregations of other denominations; for example, a Tongan Seventh-day Adventist congregation may make arrangements to meet in the building on a Saturday. The UCA is committed to inclusivity, and there are a number of multicultural ministry (MCM) arrangements in which Korean , Tongan and other groups form congregations of the church. Co-operating congregations, typically in rural areas, have several denominations worshiping as one congregation and rotate
3162-548: The riverside precinct in 2017 after having been held in Wandal since its inception in 2008. The annual Anzac Day march proceeds through the city and now concludes with a morning service at Rod Laver Plaza, which was previously held at City Hall. Rockhampton Art Gallery in Rockhampton City is home to one of the seven Big Bulls statues that decorate Rockhampton, which regards itself as the Beef Capital of Australia. Unlike
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#17328014862743224-436: The school had an enrolment of 63 students with 18 teachers (17 full-time equivalent) and 23 non-teaching staff (15 full-time equivalent). There are no mainstream schools in the Rockhampton CBD. The nearest government primary schools are The Hall State School in neighbouring Wandal to the north-west, Allenstown State School in neighbouring Allenstown to the south-west and Depot Hill State School in neighbouring Depot Hill to
3286-591: The south-west and South Street to the south-east. It is rectangular apart from the area excised for the Rockhampton railway station which interrupts the boundary on South Street. Town Reach is the reach of the Fitzroy River beside the suburb ( 23°22′55″S 150°31′10″E / 23.3819°S 150.5194°E / -23.3819; 150.5194 ( Town Reach ) ). Rockhampton Congregational Church opened in Bolsover Street on Sunday 29 June 1862. The church could seat 250 people. On 23 September 1874,
3348-566: The south. The nearest government secondary school is Rockhampton State High School in Wandal. The CBD is home to a traditional shopping strip in East Street often informally referred to as "The Mall" due to the area having previously been a pedestrian mall from 1987 until 2003, known as the City Heart Mall. East Street had always been the traditional retail hub of the city since European settlement, spanning two city blocks and consists of
3410-485: The start of the 16th Assembly in July 2021. Palmer was the second woman in the role, following Jill Tabart (1994-1997). Palmer was the moderator of the Presbytery and Synod of South Australia from November 2013 to November 2016. Hollis was moderator of the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania at the time of her election in 2018 as the president-elect and became president at the beginning of the sixteenth assembly, which
3472-585: Was also held in Sydney in January 2017. UnitingWorld is the church's international-aid agency. It receives funding from the government of Australia to implement development and poverty-alleviation programs in the Pacific, Asia and Africa. UnitingWorld works in partnership with 18 overseas denominations to support over 180,000 people annually through sustainable community development projects. The role of
3534-499: Was legalised in Australia in late 2017. In July 2018, the national assembly approved the creation of marriage rites for same-sex couples. Since 1997, some ministers living in same-sex relationships have come out without their ordination (or ministry) being challenged. In 2011, the church approved the blessing of same-sex unions . Seven years later it allowed local congregations and ministers to decide whether to perform same-sex marriages, and ministers may now do so. In March 2021,
3596-517: Was lit by gas and could seat 260 people. In 1863, Father Charles Murlay and Miss Bridget Mary Ennis opened a Catholic school for girls and infants in Alma Street. A Catholic boys' school was opened on West Street in 1868. In 1873, the Sisters of Mercy came to Rockhampton took over the operation of the school for girls and infants which became known as St Patrick's School. On Sunday 17 June 1908,
3658-400: Was released in 2015. The newly revitalised riverbank precinct was officially opened in 2018 with a new zero-depth water play area, improved boardwalks and seating areas in an open plaza area named in honour of Rod Laver , a new restaurant which extends out over the river and the newly built Fitzroy Adventure Playground. Quay Street between William and Fitzroy Street was paved and changed from
3720-631: Was to be held in Queensland in 2021. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic , the meeting was moved to a shorter, online form. Synods are UCA councils which roughly correspond to state boundaries. Each synod meets about once per year, with a standing committee to represent it between sessions. Synod responsibilities include the promotion and encouragement of the church's mission, theological and ministerial education, and overseeing property matters. There are six synods: Each synod generally consists of
3782-517: Was to have opened in January 1863 but there was a dispute between the churchwardens and the contractor over the safety of the building. Rockhampton Primitive Methodist Church opened on Sunday 17 January 1864. It was on the corner of Fitzroy Street and Bolsover Street (approx 23°22′38″S 150°30′39″E / 23.37717°S 150.51096°E / -23.37717; 150.51096 ( Primitive Methodist Church (former) ) ). In May 1864, architect Joseph Douglass called for tenders to erect
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#17328014862743844-575: Was used as a vestry and Sunday school. In 1959, the current brick church was built on the site of the 1881 church, becoming the Campbell Street Uniting Church (as a consequence of the 1977 amalgamation that created the Uniting Church in Australia . On 18 October 1864, a Baptist Church opened in Denison Street. On Saturday 13 October 1906, a stump-capping ceremony was held for the new Rockhampton Baptist Tabernacle at
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