A birth in Bethlehem
By Bill Pugh Christmas again. Refreshingly new every time we listen to the story. It inspires poetry, songs of praise and artists. It is pictured in cathedrals, churches and chapel design.
Reality about religion
In results that might come as a surprise to some, Australians are more religious than many would think.
Changing attitudes towards Asylum Seekers
Ourstralia, an initiative of Balmain for Refugees, has created a series of videos to spark conversation and awareness about Australia’s current treatment of asylum seekers.
UnitingCare welcomes mental health reforms
Australia’s mental health system will be overhauled as part of sweeping reforms announced by the Federal Government on Thursday.
Don a white ribbon to say no to domestic violence
By Lindy O’Neill The annual 16-days of activism to stop violence against women in Australia begins today with White Ribbon Day and will finish on 10 December, Human Rights Day.
Scotch Oakburn receives Chinese honour
China’s Consular General, Mr Yumin Song, Ben McShane (Year 9), Ethan Hamilton (Year 7), Principal Mr Andy Muller, Emma Clyde (Year 9) China’s Consular General, Mr Yumin Song, has named Launceston Uniting Church school Sc
Berlin Guerrero ordained Uniting Church minister
Berlin Guerrero (pictured) will be familiar to many Uniting Church members and others more broadly involved in social justice advocacy.
ReGen recognised
UnitingCare ReGen was recently awarded the 2015 Victorian Healthcare Award in the category of ‘Improving health, safety and wellbeing’.
Holiday reads – 2015
As you get ready for long summer days and evenings, the team at Crosslight thought we’d share our suggestions for holiday reading.
Sharing Christmas with the gift of clean water
By Delphine Vuagnoux Nothing could have prepared me for the shocking reality facing refugees living in Akula camp, on the border of Ethiopia and South Sudan.
Mural mission
Glenorchy Mayor Alderman Kristie Johnston opening the mural with the students from Glenorchy Primary and Cosgrove High Schools, who painted the mural.
More than chattering
Congregation members from Hastings Uniting Church have created an installation protesting against the detention of refugee children.