Pioneering spirit still going strong
Wandin Seville Uniting Church’s big year of celebration has been a real family affair and that is set to continue.
Memoir from Manus
This haunting memoir from Kurdish journalist Behrouz Boochani is an act of resistance against Australia’s ruthless offshore detention regime.
Drought resistant
DAVID SOUTHWELL Frontier Services patrol minister Rowena Harris could never have anticipated that a modest request for frozen meals would rapidly expand into an ecumenical effort to support struggling farmers as drought
Graphic Gospel
In The Reign of God, Issey Fujishima blends Western-style comics with Japanese manga to create a fresh take on the Gospel.
Korea talks
The synod’s NextGen reflected on the importance of remembering history as they shared their experiences from their recent contextual learning trip to South Korea with Uniting Church congregations.
Heart and Seoul
Last month, synod NextGen youth visited South Korea for a contextual learning trip. Tim Lam, who accompanied the group, reports on their journey.
Love biblically
Marcella and Tjokro. Photo by Joshua Chan. TIM LAM Marcella Purnama remembers a piece of advice she received at her sister’s wedding eight years ago. “My uncle said, ‘don’t get married too early.
Warm welcome for Assembly members
VicTas moderator Sharon Hollis will hand out hundreds of knitted scarves, beanies and mittens for Assembly members this year.
Service that is full of character
The annual Church of Latter Day Geeks service saw people dressing up as their favourite characters from popular culture.
Synod youth experience Korea’s stark divide
A delegation of NextGen youth from the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania have visited the demilitarised zone (DMZ) that separates North and South Korea.
Fellowship of the faiths during Ramadan
Iftar at Carlton Church of All Nations It was a historic occasion at Scots Memorial Uniting Church as the congregation became the first church in Tasmania to host an Iftar dinner earlier this month.