Putting First Peoples first
Ray Minniecon and Chris Budden I recently had the privilege of attending the President’s Conference in Darwin.
Care, discipline and courageous conversations – effective pastoral leadership
Is there a difference between pastoral care and pastoral oversight or leadership? I think so; however, I am aware that many assume both terms refer to the same thing.
Birthday celebration in Trafalgar
Approximately 30 people gathered at a Chinese restaurant in Trafalgar on 22 June to celebrate the Uniting Church’s 40th birthday.
Powering up the Network
David Withers visited Banyule Network of Uniting Churches and reflected on how the Vision and Mission Principles are in action.
Heidelberg art and craft show
The Banyule Network celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Uniting Church by holding an art and craft show at Scots Church in Heidelberg.
Synod Snaps – August 2017
Skipton St Uniting Church cut a cake to celebrate the UCA’s 40th Ken Wilhems, Laurenne Robertson and Loryl Oglethorpe attended the 40th anniversary celebrations held at Ballarat Central Uniting Church The Brunswick Ind
Letters to the editor – August 2017
Letters to the editor from the August 2017 edition of Crosslight
Never giving up on social justice
Bendigo Uniting Social Justice Group’s advocacy work certainly packs a punch locally and even further afield.
Violence against women – when the Church fails
Friday Forum Rev Dr Sally Douglas This week the ugly reality that some Christian communities in Australia endorse violence against women has (again) been exposed.
Shining a light on four years of offshore cruelty
Thousands braved the chilly Melbourne weather on Wednesday evening to join in a candlelight vigil marking four years of illegal offshore detention.