They had no choice
ANIMALS have served in war for hundreds of years, from elephants during the time of Hannibal, to the present day bomb-sniffing dogs used in the Afghanistan conflict.
Licence to print money
NIGEL TAPP Tasmanian author and Wesley Hobart member James Boyce’s examination of the often cosy relationship between Tasmanian governments and gambling giant Federal Hotels over the last 50 years is certainly timely.
Bethlehem University – an oasis of peace in the Holy Land
HEATHER R MATHEW Students at Bethlehem University face many restrictions in their daily lives, the institution’s vice-chancellor Brother Peter Fray (pictured) told a February public gathering at Elm Street Hall in North
Mission focused-future
HOW presbyteries will carry out their pastoral ministry of supporting congregations and ministers and encouraging mission is an important issue facing the church.
Seeing the Vision in action
It repeatedly amazes me how the Synod’s Vision and Mission Principles come to life around me: not because of my effort, but rather because I notice something or hear a story.
Synod Snaps – April 2017
Members from the East Stonnington Uniting Churches joined in a World Day of Prayer service at St Mary’s Catholic Church in East Malvern.
Logo stands the test of time
JIM Gibson can’t help but feel pride every time he sees the distinctive dove and cross logo of the Uniting Church.
Making the most of inherited jeans
Members from left Elaine Martin, Claire Green, Margaret Ranson, Margaret Hoey, Elaine Holman, Jan McGrath with some of their blankets.
The indeterminate zones of ministry
SOME years ago, when ministering in a congregation, a retired minister asked to speak to me on matters of faith and ministry.
Leading into a time of change
The Synod Standing Committee (SSC) has given the green light to the overarching design of the new mission and ministry unit of the Church.