Give Us A Sign

Public noticeboards have become an increasingly popular way for churches to comment on important social issues.

Passing the buck – Panama Papers explained

Countries with politicians, leaders and public officials associated with the Panama Papers “For what does it profit a man that he should gain the whole world and lose his soul.

Place-to-place placement

DEB BENNETT Mobile ministry, an innovative placement idea, hopes it can soon offer support to country churches throughout the Loddon Mallee region.

The servant community

DEB BENNETT Last month we spoke with four Uniting Church volunteers who devote countless hours to serving their congregations and communities.

Singing for social justice

TIM LAM Uniting Church members in the Warrnambool region are using the power of song to bring about social change.

Justice for Timor-Leste  

TIM LAM Australia played an instrumental role restoring peace to Timor-Leste following the 1999 independence referendum.

A helping hand for farmers

TIM LAM Like many young men in Australia, Peter Johns wanted to attend university and pursue a career in an industry of his choice.

The challenge of change

DEB BENNETT If experience is the best teacher, Rev Ros McDonald has certainly learnt how to cope with change.

Party tricks

Book | The Road to Ruin: how Tony Abbott and Peta Credlin destroyed their own government | Niki Savva Review by DEB BENNETT Part memoir, part political reportage, The Road to Ruin is above all else an insightful glimpse

Reaching out in the church

TIM LAM The Daring Conference is a biannual national gathering of LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) people within the Uniting Church in Australia.

Billanook students explore Melbourne

Every year, Year 9 students from Billanook College visit the Melbourne CBD as part of their annual City9 experience. The program introduces students to the rich diversity and cultural history of Melbourne.

On track for friendship

Men’s sheds are a common sight at many Uniting Churches. Warragul Uniting Church has added a unique spin to the popular tradition with the Warragul Train Shed.