The day three became one
Forty years ago today the Uniting Church in Australia was born. Former Associate General Secretary Peter Blackwood’s parents, Rev Ron and Jean, attended the first Assembly gathering and evening service.
There are rules…
By Karel Reus Hey Poet, there are rules, you know! Our world is built on logic, chains of causes and effects, invariant laws, structures, deductions and conclusions.
A national approach to combating elder abuse
UnitingCare Australia has voiced its support for a national approach to combating elder abuse following the release of the Australian Law Reform Commission’s (ALRC) elder-abuse report.
Married to the mob
A poem dedicated to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and their kin by Russell Hawkins
Food, faith and friendship
As I write, I am busy preparing for celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the Uniting Church (which will be over by the time you read this).
How neighbours became more than good friends
DAVID THOMPSON It all began almost as soon as I arrived to take up my placement, eight months ago in the Wimmera.
Where is the Uniting Church heading, and how will we find our way?
ROHAN PRYOR “I see growing faith and abundant hope all over the place,” Dr Deidre Palmer, president-elect of the Uniting Church Assembly said.
Jennifer Byrnes to take on missional leadership role
Rev Dr Jennifer Byrnes has been appointed as the inaugural executive officer of the Mission and Capacity Building Unit (working title).
VicTas child safe website LIVE
Moderator Sharon Hollis launches the new Keeping Children Safe website
Heart’s desire
Review by Craig Thompson Book | Desiring the Kingdom: Worship, Worldview, and Cultural Formation | James K.A.
Mission and the art of powerful questions
In my sharing with gathered communities across our Church, I am convinced we are helped by those among us who can ask ‘powerful questions’.
Liberated by God’s grace
The 12th assembly of the Lutheran World Federation was held from the 10-16 May and I was privileged to participate in it.