Matter of life and death
When a doctor pronounces us dead, are we really dead? Or is part of us still alive? If so, is that our soul, or spirit? Or are they the same thing? So many questions. Read on and you may find some answers.
Theology in reel-time
Going to the movies is not often considered a deep theological experience, but a new course at Pilgrim Theological College is set to challenge that.
Uniting, horizons, and the surprising future
Transition – any number of us may be rather pleased if we never hear that word again.
Wisdom’s Feast explores edgy theology
Roughly 60 people attended two days of intense study and discussion at the ‘Wisdom’s Feast’ conference held at Yarrawonga.
All nations or one nation?
Sir Rohan Delacombe, Governor of Victoria and four times Administrator of the Commonwealth of Australia, sits in on the English Language Lab at Church of All Nations, in the 1960s.
House pet Jesus: A Christmas story
I write this as a vile demagogue who campaigned on the emesis of hate has become president-elect of the USA.
Soul searching at social welfare conference
Conference convenor John Flett, Lucy Morris, Annette Noller, Hanns-Stephan Haas, Johannes Eurich.
Mission as world Christianity and intercultural theology
‘Mission’. The term excites a range of passions. More often than not, the popular conception of the term is linked to colonisation. Mission is something negative.
The relationship of congregations and agencies
In Melbourne from 2 to 4 September, an important conference titled Recapturing Our Soul will examine the question of congregation, agency and state relationships.
Together towards life
By John Flett In September, I gathered with 31 other participants in Bangkok for a seminar co-hosted by the World Council of Churches and the Council for World Mission.
August letters
Access denied I write this letter concerning the Uniting Church withdrawing its support for ACCESS Ministries.
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