Called back to ministry
Rev Dr Kenneth Carlyle Dempsey 30 June 1934 – 25 May 2017 The first born child of Rev R (Carl) Dempsey and his wife Lillian, Ken spent much of his childhood in country NSW Methodist circuits.
Union not an easy step for many congregations
On 22 June 1977 the inauguration of the Uniting Church in Australia was telecast live nationally on ABC television. An amazing thought in this changed media landscape.
What women hear
CATHERINE HOFFMAN Over the past month, Christian women have flocked to Twitter to share their experiences of #ThingsOnlyChristianWomenHear.
Uniting in song
Church members from all congregations are invited to come together for a special afternoon of singing in celebration of the Uniting Church’s 40th anniversary.
God’s invitation
As a leader of congregational worship, I typically speak the familiar words of greeting to the gathered community saying: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be
Learning patience
A good friend of mine died recently. We hadn’t seen each other for more than five years.
President welcomes Timorese visitors
A delegation of five visitors from Timor-Leste enjoyed a welcome reprieve from the Melbourne morning chill last month as they met with Uniting Church President Stuart McMillan and synod staff at 130 Lt Collins St.
Synod Snaps – June 2017
Wendouree Uniting Church congregation blossomed the cross as part of their Easter Sunday service.
Change is in the nature of our union
When I look at the photos of the inauguration, I barely recognise the current Uniting Church. In the photos, the Church is represented largely by a group of older white men.
Funds for South Sudan
The East Gippsland town of Orbost may only have a population of 2000 people but that did not stop the congregation at St Andrew’s Uniting Church from filling their church hall with visitors at a recent fundraising dinne
Finding forgiveness
Review by NICK MATTISKE BOOK | FROM GENOCIDE TO GENEROSITY | JOHN STEWARD At the time of the Rwandan genocide, it was said that there were no more devils in Hell because they were all in Rwanda.
Letters to the editor – June 2017
Ascension Day hymns What does Ascension Day mean to us in 21st century Australia? We have often seen classical paintings of this scene where Christ is rising to heaven watched by anxious or adoring disciples.