Leading from the front
Dr Ros Harris returned to formal worship in 2009 after a break of over 30 years. The Pilgrim Uniting Church member is making up for lost time through her role as an inspirational lay preacher.
Building a better society
As the bonds of social cohesion continue to fray, Senior Social Justice Advocate Dr Mark Zirnsak argues that deep listening and curiosity towards understanding each other is the way towards a healthier society.
An abundance of grace
In his regular Crosslight magazine column, Moderator Rev Salesi Faupula reflects on how recent celebrations in Tonga marking 200 years of Christianity have reminded him of the abundance of God's grace.
Access opens up on disability
As disability awareness increases, Victorian and Tasmanian Uniting Church congregations are embracing the need to provide better access for those with disabilities.
Week in the life of Paul Bauer
From Standing Committee meetings to footy umpiring, and a great deal in between, the average week is a busy one for Bendigo South minister Rev Paul Bauer.
Library life suits Lynden
Retired Uniting Church minister Rev Lynden Broadstock is an avid reader, meaning his volunteer role at Dalton McCaughey Library is a weekly highlight.
Prayer shawl helps healing
When violence at Bondi Beach prompted swift interpretation and blame, Kate Thompson focused on something else – how people respond, and what that reveals about community, history and care.
A wider communion
For Sione Hehepoto, attending an international youth Christian conference has become more than a milestone – it has reshaped his sense of calling, community and the Church’s role in the world.
Hope expressed in five goals
The Faithful Futures project began with a consultative process spanning over three years. It was adopted at the Synod meeting in 2025 and has now been endorsed by all eight presbyteries across Victoria and Tasmania.
Finding hope and a home
As winter makes life harder for those without secure accommodation, the Uniting Vic.Tas Winter Appeal can make the world of difference to many people doing it tough.
New ways of gathering
In Ballarat and Castlemaine, emerging communities of faith are taking shape – less defined by buildings or tradition, and more by connection, exploration and shared experience.
Music to our ears 75 years on
Judy Grimm started playing the organ at Bordertown Methodist Church as a 15-year-old in 1951 and is still going strong 75 years later.