Together towards life
By John Flett In September, I gathered with 31 other participants in Bangkok for a seminar co-hosted by the World Council of Churches and the Council for World Mission.
Mission club’s centenary of service recognised
Long serving member Kath Korn and Rev Ken Blackwell Hobart’s Scots Memorial Mission Club is celebrating its centenary this year.
Bedtime tales
Amelia’s Amazing Dream Adventures | Book | Dianne Henss This is a delightful children’s book of fantasy short stories told in the form of traditional fables.
People’s climate march
Momentum is building for the People’s Climate March gatherings happening throughout Australia over the weekend of 27 to 29 November.
Uniting in friendship
Just Your Average Muslim | Book | Zia Chaudhry Review by Larry Marshall Zia Chaudhry’s family migrated to England from Pakistan and he grew up in Liverpool.
Letters home
Cheerio and love to all | Book | Joan Ellemor Review by Janet Howie On May 24, 1941, Joan exclaims in her diary: ‘Landed at Milingimbi!’ Joan Ellemor (formerly Joan Hooke), he r Methodist minister husband, Arthur, and in
The case for suspended sentences
The Tasmanian Government is currently looking into abolishing suspended sentences and replacing them with a range of alternative sentencing options for people who have committed a criminal offence.
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.