Ladies in Black

Play | Ladies in Black | Melbourne Theatre Company Review by Penny Mulvey Cast your mind back to the days when going shopping in town meant dressing up – gloves, hat, best suit or dress – and a visit to David Jones, if

Wrestling with the future

By Dan Wootton I’ve just had the longest break I’ve had since becoming moderator. We didn’t go anywhere, just stayed at home during the bushfire season over Christmas/New Year. It’s dreadfully dry out where we live.

Inspiring faith

Book | Heroes of the faith | Roland Ashby Review by Nigel Tapp Many Christians can readily point to people whose lives have inspired their own faith journey.

South Geelong scholarships

In the aftermath of South Geelong Uniting Church closing in 2014, congregation members sought to create an ongoing legacy for the church community.

TICTACs in Bendigo  

The words ‘Tic Tac’ are usually associated with pocket-sized boxes of flavoured mints. But for the children at Weerona Uniting Church in Bendigo, it is a name that reflects their identity and values.

Letters to the editor – January

The politics of religion Social commentators repeatedly state that politics and religion should not mix. I strongly disagree, as both are about life.

Not so super

More than 1000 retired Uniting Church ministers have had their retirement incomes slashed by federal government superannuation changes that came into force on 1 January.

Staying safe from bushfire smoke

Tasmanians suffering from breathing difficulties – including asthma – have been warned to take extra care as more than 80 bushfires are blanketing large parts of the state in smoke.

Bringing prayers to your phone

Technology is opening up new ways to engage with scripture. An increasing number of people are accessing the Bible through their smartphones, so they can read it anywhere, at any time.