Recognition for their service

On Australia Day, we pay tribute to a number of people with Uniting Church connections who have been recognised in the annual Honours List.

Peter settles in to Tasmania

Frontier Services bush chaplain Peter Harvey is embracing his new role on Tasmania's rugged west coast.

The greatest gift of all

When Antoinette turned 80 and asked family and friends to donate money to Frontier Services rather than buy her presents, she was amazed at the level of generosity that resulted.

Connecting with community

From their op shop and coffee spot to ongoing support for Pacific Island workers and a local school music program, Uniting Church congregation members continue to make a positive contribution to the city of Bairnsdale.

A way forward without hope

Embracing hopelessness is now the only way forward towards a more just world, argues theologian and academic Miguel De La Torre.

Hope stitched up in project

A Uniting Vic.Tas community project which began with a coffee cup fundraising idea is providing warmth and security for Victoria’s homeless.

Project’s stamp of approval

The Sammy Stamp fundraising project has contributed $1.15 million to numerous deserving causes, thanks to the efforts of its tireless volunteers.

Long service recognised

Ivan Badcock’s 55-year contribution as a lay preacher throughout Tasmania was recognised recently by Westbury Uniting Church.

Gift of giving fights poverty

An Everything in Common gift card for a loved one is a perfect way to spread the Christmas spirit while helping communities throughout the world fight poverty.

Bowl full of compassion

Act for Peace's Christmas Bowl and Uniting Church communities have been giving hope to displaced families for 75 years.

Sharing wealth and goodwill

Senior Social Justice Advocate Mark Zirnsak believes the redistribution of wealth could create more peace, joy and goodwill in the world.