In conversation with Assembly leaders
Assembly President, Stuart McMillan and General Secretary Rev Colleen Geyer, were two of nearly 300 people in attendance at Synod 2016 at the Box Hill Town Hall last month.
Synod 2016 – busy from dawn to tusk
DAVID SOUTHWELL There were a lot of elephants at Synod 2016 but thankfully the stately main meeting room at Box Hill Town Hall was large enough to accommodate them, as well as the 300 people attending in some style and c
Homecoming
DAVID SOUTHWELL It has taken years for the Southern Mornington Peninsula Uniting Church to secure funding for its ambitious plan to build supported social housing for people with a disability who are in the care of agein
Are we using our democratic vote responsibly?
Friday Forum Your views on the news Democracy is often touted as the ‘holy grail’ of international politics. It is the system those who live under fascist, communist or dictatorial regimes aspire to.
UnitingCare Australia warns of impact of aged care cuts
The UnitingCare Australia Aged Care Network has released independent modelling that reveals the full impact of the federal government’s proposed aged care cuts.
Rations for refugees
Diane Farquhar (left) serves up a big feed to Anthea Maynard and Ian Farquhar following their ration challenge.
Moderator blesses new Uniting AgeWell facilities
The new 33-bed Chandler Wing at Manor Lakes was officially opened on Tuesday by Rev Sharon Hollis, moderator of the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania.
NAIDOC Week worship resources
NAIDOC Week is a time for First Peoples and non-Indigenous Australians to celebrate the culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Church leaders respond to Brexit
Britain’s exit from the European Union has created shockwaves throughout the world.
Selfish or supportive?
Friday Forum Your views on the news The annual Vinnies CEO sleepout took place in Melbourne on Thursday night.
Refugees share stories through art
Sina Pourhorayed, Crushing Hope. Acrylic on canvas board Many refugees experience unimaginable horrors when they flee their war-torn homes and seek safety in a new country.
Tip of the ice bucket
PENNY MULVEY “It’s all good for footy,” Eddie McGuire concluded as he and his fellow radio commentators ended a brief and chilling conversation, later described as ‘banter’, in which they joked about drowning a well-know