Synod Snaps – September 2016
Congregation members at Emerald Uniting Church donated a carload of food and toiletries for UnitingCare Harrison’s homeless clients. They also donated $10,050 for their services.
Fostering a sense of belonging
Gary, Decland, Katelyn, Maree Armitt DAVID SOUTHWELL With three foster children, two adult offspring of her own still in residence, a husband and a multitude of drop-ins who stay for varying amounts of time, Maree Armitt
Interfaith spirit in Bendigo
The regional city of Bendigo has been a hotspot for anti-Islam tensions in recent years. In 2014, the Greater Bendigo City Council approved the construction of the city’s first-ever mosque.
New Uniting Church agency announces inaugural CEO
Experienced public sector and community services professional Paul Linossier has been appointed the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the new Uniting Church community services organisation due to come into operation o
A Christian perspective on the future of work
The rapidly changing nature of work will be the focus of the Justice and International Mission (JIM) unit’s annual convention this month.
Mission in their sites
Artist impression of proposed Burgundy St hub DAVID SOUTHWELL Focusing on mission is helping congregations make decisions about church property to adapt to changing circumstances and manage a process that can be both exc
From UCA to CFA
Earlier this year the Bairnsdale Uniting Church donated a parcel of land located at Glenaladale, 300 kilometres east of Melbourne, to the Country Fire Authority.
Be of service to seniors
Seniors Week, celebrated on 2-9 October in Victoria and 10-16 October in Tasmania, is a time to recognise the contributions the elderly have made to the Church and wider community.
A long life well lived
Beryl Bray 8 December 1922 – 12 June 2016 At the age of 10, Beryl Bray was appointed as secretary for the Junior Mission Board of the Presbyterian Church in East Maryborough in 1932.
A bit of Scotland comes to Wodonga
SUSANNE DRUMMOND As a member of St Stephens Uniting Church, Wodonga, I recently welcomed Rev Dr Donald MacEwan to conduct a service.
Letters to the editor – September 2016
Keeping faith Paul of Tarsus was a man with the courage of his own conviction and he lived out that conviction right to the very end.