Project drives shared future

The Faithful Futures Project was adopted at Synod 2025 and will drive collaboration between congregations, presbyteries and the Synod. Associate General Secretary Rev Sharon Hollis gives an update on the project.

Biala makes a difference

For 45 years Biala Ringwood has been committed to supporting families and their children with additional needs.

Words carry great weight

Rev Alistair Macrae and Clive Jackson delivered speeches at the Uniting Church National History Society’s recent conference in Canberra.

Cosplay, church and community

Members from Sonderverse, an online community exploring different expressions of faith, were out in force at PAX Australia 2025 in October, including Rev Will Nicholas from Newtown Uniting Church (St David’s).

Driven to excellence

A long career in the law, and a stint driving buses, held Peter Byrne in good stead as he tackled a theology degree at Pilgrim Theological College.

Heart of the community

Seasonal workers from the Pacific Islands bring culture, faith and connection to Tasmanian communities. With Taua Ritiata at the centre, congregations are rediscovering the power of welcome.

Faith placed in translation

Translating ‘Understanding the UCA’ into Samoan is breaking down barriers, reviving congregations and building a framework for future leaders.

Housing has to be affordable

Senior Social Justice Advocate Mark Zirnsak says housing in Australia needs to be both affordable and available to everyone in the community.

Advent and the light of hope

As the year draws to a close, Moderator Rev Salesi Faupula's regular Crosslight magazine column reminds us that Advent invites us to pause, breathe and remember that we are Pilgrims of the Spirit.

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.