Ready for action

This month, the synod will launch its Disability Action Plan 2015 – 2018.

Share’s Winter Appeal sets new record

By Sofi Lawson Richard was just like any other family man. Happily married with two young daughters, Emma and Hayley, Richard was working five days a week when tragedy struck.

“I think that’s enough”

By Bruce Wood Ron Mason finally said, ‘I think that’s enough’. And with that statement came the end of an era – the end of 64 continuous years as an elder.

That’s entertainment

Thirteen may be a number that scares some people, but for David Hamley it’s a number that promises new opportunity.

Eureka moments and transformation

Paul on the road to Damascus (sixteenth century painting) By Christine Sorensen What are your Eureka moments? ‘Eureka’ was the theme of the recent Wisdom’s Feast in Ballarat, picking up an important moment in Australian

Interest in funds

This year UCA Funds Management celebrates 30 years as an ethical Fund Manager.

Conversations with Congress

By Dan Wootton One of my tasks as moderator has been to act as convenor of the Renewing the Covenant Task Group.

Vision for Australia

Justice and International Mission (JIM) unit staff member Denisse Sandoval is working with congregations in a new initiative to empower them to create social change.

Blessing of the animals

St Francis of Assisi is often cited as the inspiration for Christian concern for the environment.

The other Will and Kate

Review by Deb Bennett Book | Will and Kate – The story of William and Catherine Booth | Dawn Volz, illustrations by Chris Green Aimed at young children, this picture book tells the inspiring story of William and Catherin

The church book

Engaging small children in church services has been an issue for generations. While churches attempt to attract families to their services, the question remains how to appeal to children.