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.
God with us
By Julie Perrin Some of the people who belong to our church live at a special accommodation place down Sydney road.
Prayer and Risking Love at Christmas
By Dan Wootton I admit dismay when I first saw the front cover image of the New York Daily News earlier this month.
A Home At Christmas – For Those With None
Pioneers from the 2/2nd digging-in, Syria, November 1941. Wikipedia. I’ll be home for Christmas You can plan on me. Please have the snow and mistletoe And presents on the tree.
Aitken College students tackle global politics
Year 6 students at Aitken College are working to solve the world’s toughest problems through an international political simulation game. EarthCraft was created by Aitken College’s head of humanities, Ben Lawless.
Star Wars, Meta-narratives and the gospel
Rev Dr Mark Worthing, who has published books examining the intersection between Christian faith and pop culture, was approached for interview in relation to the ‘Religion and Fandom‘ article.
Reunited for Christmas
A resident at Uniting AgeWell in Forest Hill has been reunited with her beloved pet Chihuahua just in time for Christmas.
Paris climate agreement
The historic Paris Climate agreement has paved the way for an ambitious global cooperative action to reduce the effects of climate change in the coming decades.
Water safety skills for new arrivals
A small group of newly arrived Afghan mothers and their children are learning vital water safety skills in Shepparton in the lead up to summer.
Schools support Connections Christmas Appeal
Christmas gifts at a Methodist Ladies College service Children and teachers at Uniting Church schools are getting behind Connections UnitingCare’s Christmas Food and Gift Appeal.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull Launches UnitingCare Christmas Appeal
On Tuesday night, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull launched the Target UnitingCare Christmas Appeal at Kirribilli House. “One of the joys of Christmas is sharing with others,” Mr Turnbull said.