Worship paints perfect picture

The joining of worship and art has created an exciting new space for Banyule Network of Uniting Churches members, thanks to some inspiration from Mission Development Facilitator David Landis-Morse.

SERFing a better climate future

A number of Uniting Church congregations outline how they have used money from the Synod Emission Reduction Fund and the benefits it has brought them in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Hidden networks and inequality

Elite privilege in Australia is not just about wealth. Researcher and author Associate Professor Myra Hamilton explains how wealth, networks and institutions quietly sustain inequality, and how to dismantle them.

Entranced by the manse

The manse in Oatlands, Tasmania was once home to Presbyterian and Uniting Church ministers, and new owner Clare Dean is enjoying bringing it back to life.

The nature of prayer

Pilgrim Theological College lecturer Rev Dr Sally Douglas recounts how a recent class of ordinand candidates she taught embraced prayer as a “call to the real”.

Walking together as one

The Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress turned 40 this year. Alison Overeem and Rev Will Pickett reflect on its legacy, challenges and hopes as the Uniting Church continues the journey.

Spotlight on social justice

Senior Social Justice Advocate Mark Zirnsak tells Crosslight magazine of the important social justice resolutions passed at the recent Synod meeting.

Together on the journey

In his first column for Crosslight magazine, new Moderator Rev Salesi Faupula reminds us that God keeps calling us forward as pilgrims of the Spirit.

Curtain closes on Synod 2025

Synod 2025 came to a close today, ending four days of wonderful highlights, and the opportunity for members to guide the Uniting Church into an exciting future.

Consensus on some proposals

Consensus was reached on a number of proposals during today's final day of Synod 2025, including one relating to the conflict in the Middle East and non-violent anti-genocide action.

Faithful debate bears fruit

Consensus on the Faithful Futures Project and exploring the need to address past injustices suffered by Victoria's First Peoples were all part of deep discussion and discernment on day three of Synod 2025.

Synod told why Treaty matters

A Treaty in Victoria would be a step towards addressing past injustices suffered by indigenous Victorians, members at Synod 2025 were told today.