Fifty years of Nits
Back in the 1960s, St John’s Presbyterian (now Uniting) Church in Essendon was awash with teenagers, many of whom were active in what was then the PFA (Presbyterian Fellowship of Australia).
MSR information sessions underway
By NIGEL TAPP All church members have been invited to a series of synod-wide information sessions to inform and provide feedback on the vision and plans of the Major Strategic Review (MSR).
Letters to the editor – March
Giving up prejudice Lent is said to be a time of self-imposed abstinence. This Lent maybe it’s time we go a little further and try to give up more than chocolates.
What’s cooking at Keilor East-Airport West Uniting Church?
If you’ve been lucky enough to meet members of the Keilor East-Airport West Uniting Church, you will know that most of them are unstoppable.
Vintage Valentines
Alan and Phyllis Clayton. Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate all things to do with love. And as the saying goes, you are never too old for love.
UCA President Stuart McMillan on #LetThemStay
UCA President Stuart McMillan has issued a Pastoral Statement on the legal ramifications of congregations providing sanctuary for the refugees at the centre of the Let Them Stay campaign.
Friday Forum
Your views on the news At Crosslight, we love to hear what you think. So on Friday, it’s over to you. The News The #Letthemstay campaign has dominated headlines and opinion pieces for the past fortnight.
Pancake Day
Churches, schools and businesses throughout Australia fired up their frying pans on Tuesday for the annual UnitingCare Pancake Day.
Uniting AgeWell Strath-Haven loves donkey visit
Residents at Uniting AgeWell’s Strath-Haven Community recently received a visit from two miniature donkeys.
February Crosslight now available
All of the February stories are available here. Crosslight is also available in digital format.
Patrol Ministries under presbytery oversight
Responsibility for the operation of two former Frontier Services patrol ministries based in the presbyteries of Gippsland and Tasmania has moved to the presbyteries, with support from the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania.
Mission of mateship
By Nigel Tapp Rev Dennis Cousens sees the role of a patrol minister as that of a mate to those in the community he serves. A willing pair of hands, a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on if required.