Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of Western Australia

The Synod of Western Australia is the entity of the Uniting Church in Australia covering most of the state of Western Australia, south of a line near Port Hedland. It is one of six geographically-based Synods of the church. The leader of the Synod is the moderator elected to the position for a period of three years.

The Uniting Church has a series of inter-related councils, which do not strictly represent a hierarchy. The National Assembly is responsible for issues of doctrine. Each state has a Synod which is responsible for property. Presbyteries are responsible for the selection, training and oversight of ministers.

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