Time to refresh the Soap Box
Consider this article a bit of a ‘taster plate’. There are 16 candidates for ordained ministry within the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania at the moment.
Understanding Pope Francis’ (and Andrew Garfield’s) spirituality
What do Pope Francis, and actor Andrew Garfield, who plays a lead role as a Jesuit priest in Martin Scorsese’s latest film, Silence, have in common? Answer: they have both undergone the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius o
Free to believe
Review by Nick Mattiske BOOK | FAITH AND FREEDOM | TERESA FORCADES Faith and freedom may be thought of as opposites by those critical of religion.
Material world
Review by Nick Mattiske BOOK | MATERIALISM | TERRY EAGLETON Terry Eagleton can usually be relied upon for a left-field viewpoint on religion, politics and culture, both in the senses of the political left and the simply
Synod Snaps – May 2017
The Sipwell faith community celebrated the Easter dawn around a campfire and enjoyed a fish breakfast. St Luke’s UCA at Devon North in Gippsland, decorated a wooden cross with fresh flowers.
Waiting for gospel – a strategy
‘Pray also for me that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains.’ (Ephesians 6:19).
Hope-filled meditation
Among the many letters Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote when he was in prison was a poem that was later versified into a hymn. Since I first came across the poem and hymn I have spent some time each Eastertide pondering it.
Letters to the editor – May 2017
Logo life They say that everything in life is relative however, in Jim Gibson’s case we are not related! Nigel Tapp’s timely piece (‘Logo stands the test of time’, April) brought back memories of a front-page story in Th
Anzac Day lament and reflection
FRIDAY FORUM REV DR WES CAMPBELL On Tuesday Anzac Day, prayers for peace will be held at St Paul’s Cathedral, for the third year running. We will remember those who said no to war.
The big ask of Muslims
It might have been a ‘trial run’ but the very first question at the Ask a Muslim forum held at 130 Lt Collins St on Wednesday night delved deeply into profound and potentially problematic territory.
Record result from flipping Pancake Day around
St Leonard’s Church Brighton Bayside raised the highest amount ever donated from a Pancake Day event in Victoria and Tasmania, even though they didn’t charge a cent for the 300 or so pancakes served.
Violence spurs renewed call to close camp
Uniting Church President Stuart McMillan and members of the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce have called for refugees on Manus Island to be transferred to Australia after shots were fired at the compound on Good Fr