Letters to the editor – January
The politics of religion Social commentators repeatedly state that politics and religion should not mix. I strongly disagree, as both are about life.
Not so super
More than 1000 retired Uniting Church ministers have had their retirement incomes slashed by federal government superannuation changes that came into force on 1 January.
Staying safe from bushfire smoke
Tasmanians suffering from breathing difficulties – including asthma – have been warned to take extra care as more than 80 bushfires are blanketing large parts of the state in smoke.
Bringing prayers to your phone
Technology is opening up new ways to engage with scripture. An increasing number of people are accessing the Bible through their smartphones, so they can read it anywhere, at any time.
Ninety-nine-year-old gets wish to visit world of Quidam
Ninety-nine-year-old Trudi Kaplan’s wish to visit the imaginary world of Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam was recently granted thanks to Uniting AgeWell’s Wishing Well program.
Another milestone for Arthur
In 1926, the population of Australia was just over six million people, King George V (the current Queen’s grandfather) was the head of state and Melbourne would go on to defeat Collingwood in the VFL Grand Final.
Women unite in Adelaide
Would you like to gather with other women of faith in a Christian context? Registration is open for the UnitingWomen 2016 conference taking place in Adelaide Thursday 28 April to midday on Sunday 1 May.
A Quiet Revolution in Women’s and Girl’s Health
The denial of education is a well-documented issue, particularly for women in developing countries.
Crossing the Bridge at Billanook College
Crossing the Bridge at Billanook College Many great works of children’s literature include a threshold moment. There is the wardrobe into Narnia, platform 9 ¾ for Hogwarts and Alice’s rabbit hole to her Wonderland.
Mr Curly comes to Church
Advent was celebrated with joy and fun when the Macedon Ranges Uniting Church partnership of 12 churches joined for a combined outdoor service in Stanley Park at Mount Macedon.
Five churchy things to do over the holiday break
Visit a church you’ve never been into and see if you can identify all the biblical references in the church windows.
The Christmas Angel
By Rev Elizabeth Breakey This advent I have been surrounded by angels. The Geelong City Ministers, an ecumenical grouping of Geelong churches, has been supporting an advent/nativity project for the last three years.