Aussie hero quilts on display

Manningham Uniting Church’s Pilgrim Patchworkers have for many years made knee quilts for elderly or infirm church members.

Citizen of the year

Stonnington mayor Melina Sehr (right) presents Lorraine with her award Lorraine Sage’s lifetime of giving to others was recently recognised when the life-long UCA member was presented with the City of Stonnington Citizen

Foreign workers exploited

Recent media reports have highlighted shocking instances of foreign worker exploitation in various Australian industries, particularly in relation to labour hire companies.

Working through change

Few issues cause more angst within the church community then the issue of property. Many people feel property can take over and even determine church life.

Support for kinship care

A call for radical changes to Victoria’s out-of-home care system and a push towards more kinship care have been welcomed by community welfare organisation Kildonan UnitingCare.

Supporting UCA volunteers

The synod People and Culture team has recently updated policies and processes around managing volunteers.

Strategic thinking

By NIGEL TAPP Property can enhance a congregation’s life.

88-year-old lives his Tiger Moth dream

Keith George’s wish to fly in a Tiger Moth plane for the first time in 63 years was granted on Saturday, when the 88-year-old took off from Lilydale Airport thanks to the Uniting AgeWell Wishing Well program.

National Day of Unity

National director for Multicultural and Cross Cultural Ministry Rev Dr Apwee Ting joined with 50 other faith leaders at this year’s National Day of Unity launch.

CELEBRATION OF PIPE ORGAN INSTALLATION

The Blackburn North/Nunawading Uniting Church has arranged a musical afternoon to celebrate the recent installation of the former Carey Fincham pipe organ. This will be held at 2.