Syrian family finds refuge in Germany
The photo of Syrian refugee Laith Majid crying tears of relief as his family reached the shores of Greece touched the hearts of millions around the world.
September Crosslight now available
Photographer Daniel Etter had been stunned with the response to his image, tweeting “I am overwhelmed by the reaction to this family’s tears of relief. This is why I do what I do.
Keeping Children Safe Launch
From left to right: Charles Gibson, Dan Wootton, Deb Tsorbaris, Georgie Crozier and Brownyn Halfpenny The VicTas synod has today launched its Keeping Children Safe policy in Melbourne.
Nauru Detention Centre must be closed
The Uniting Church has renewed calls for the immediate closure of the Nauru detention centre after another damning report into the centre’s operations.
Crosslight wins ARPA 2015 Publication of the Year
Crosslight was recognised with two awards at the 2015 Australasian Religious Press Association awards, including the prestigious Publication of the Year award.
‘A Home with a Heart’ crowdfunding campaign
Lentara UnitingCare is launching a crowdfunding campaign to provide rent-free accommodation for asylum seekers. Homelessness is a significant problem for many asylum seekers in Australia.
Bibles on the Western Front
Victorians will have an opportunity to see the actual Bible that saved the life of a young soldier on the Western Front.
Op Shop ‘til you drop
This week marks the fourth annual National Op Shop Week. The week-long event highlights the community support work of hardworking Op Shop volunteers across the country.
Opening doors in Fiji
A new church has opened in Fiji thanks to the generosity of congregation members from the former South Geelong Uniting Church (now worshipping at East Geelong Uniting Church).
Reclaiming Jihad
Review by Stefanie Pearce Book | The Jihad of Jesus: the sacred nonviolent struggle for justice | Dave Andrews See the word jihad in the title of a book and you guess that it’s likely to be a confronting read.
Cato lecture – Living on the margins
By Dr Lin Manhong The Cato Lecture is an important feature of the triennial Assembly in the Uniting Church in Australia.
