Week in the life of Rohan Pryor

A week in the life of Rohan Pryor, Synod Liaison Minister (Tasmania) and Presbytery Minister Team Leader, is a busy one full of appointments and meetings, both in Tasmania and Victoria.

The invitation to prayer

In a selected extract from her recent book ‘Rewilding Prayer: God Beyond Gender, Faith Beyond Formulas’, Pilgrim Theological College lecturer Rev Dr Sally Douglas invites us to think anew about the purpose of praying.

Grace during tough times

After the tragic deaths of two young people, Grace Community Uniting Church became a gathering place for grief, prayer and guidance.

Story of an everyday hero

For Launceston South Uniting Church member Craig Osborne, service is found in small, steady acts of music, mentoring and showing up for others.

New leader for new era

A wealth of experience has new Head of College Rev Prof Kylie Crabbe well placed to drive Pilgrim Theological College towards a bright future.

PALM scheme helps workers

In his Crosslight magazine column, Senior Social Justice Advocate Mark Zirnsak outlines how the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme is enabling Pacific Island workers to support families back home.

True faith and the Gospel

In his Crosslight magazine column, Moderator Rev Salesi Faupula tells us that "the Gospel does not draw us away from the world; it sharpens our attention to where love is most needed".

Project drives shared future

The Faithful Futures Project was adopted at Synod 2025 and will drive collaboration between congregations, presbyteries and the Synod. Associate General Secretary Rev Sharon Hollis gives an update on the project.

Biala makes a difference

For 45 years Biala Ringwood has been committed to supporting families and their children with additional needs.

Words carry great weight

Rev Alistair Macrae and Clive Jackson delivered speeches at the Uniting Church National History Society’s recent conference in Canberra.

Cosplay, church and community

Members from Sonderverse, an online community exploring different expressions of faith, were out in force at PAX Australia 2025 in October, including Rev Will Nicholas from Newtown Uniting Church (St David’s).

Driven to excellence

A long career in the law, and a stint driving buses, held Peter Byrne in good stead as he tackled a theology degree at Pilgrim Theological College.