New Moderator installed
Wesley Church was the setting last night as Rev David Fotheringham was officially installed as Synod of Victoria and Tasmania Moderator, replacing outgoing Moderator Denise Liersch.
Listen deeply to Luke’s message
With Easter nearly upon us, Moderator Denise Liersch writes about how the story of Jesus' death and the glory of his resurrection continues to resonate so strongly with us.
Moderator shares a Christmas message
Moderator Denise Liersch reflects on the carol 'O Little Town of Bethlehem' and how it speaks to the sense of disconnect many are feeling this Christmas.
Moderator shares an Easter reflection
Moderator Rev Denise Liersch reminds us to look to Jesus for a way forward during this time of seismic upheaval.
From the ashes, Lent is a time of reflection and hope
“Lent gives us a chance to deepen our life in the God who travels with us through even the darkest and most difficult of life experiences.
Jesus as a newborn baby opens us up to God’s love
Moderator Denise Liersch reflects on how God coming to us as a newborn breaks down our barriers and opens us up to healing and reconciliation.
UCA backs mandatory reporting laws for ministers
Moderator Denise Liersch has spoken out in support of making it mandatory for ministers of religion to report child abuse.
Moderator urges Church to explore new ways of worship
Denise Liersch says “don’t cling to the status quo … look for where the Spirit of God is at work in unexpected places and ways”.
Leading questions for Moderator Sharon Hollis
In her final interview with Crosslight as Moderator, Sharon Hollis tells why the Church needs to take risks and the surprising thing that made her come home and think "that's a good day's work".
Mods’ Quad
PENNY MULVEY It is not often that you encounter more than one Uniting Church moderator at a time, so meeting four plus one former moderator led me to consider a collective noun to describe such a group.
Search on for next moderator
Wanted: Nominations for moderator-elect. Attributes: Practically perfect in every way (to quote Mary Poppins). Well, OK, no one is perfect.
Away behind a bottle shop
This Christmas look for Jesus outside the box, the spiritual leader of the Uniting Church in Victoria and Tasmania says.
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