Recognising safety
St John’s Uniting Church in Essendon has recently completed the VicTas synod Safe Church Recognition program.
NextGen Camp
Participants Mira Olivia, Helen Kinna and Love Nafatali at last year’s camp. Approximately 80 young people travelled to Merricks Lodge in July this year on the Mornington Peninsula for the annual NextGen camp.
Strong leadership
By Andrew Gador-Whyte In discussing leadership in the Uniting Church, the Major Strategic Review has made much of the language of sustainability, strength and effectiveness.
Tax transparency
Jessie Cato has recently been employed by the Justice and International Mission (JIM) unit as a part-time coordinator for their Publish What You Pay (PWYP) campaign.
Letters – September
Reaching out to the Muslim Community A matter of concern within our congregation (Congregation of Mark the Evangelist, North Melbourne) is the increase in anti-Muslim sentiment being reported in the news media and expres
Supporting communities in Cambodia and Laos
Life lessons in Laos Would you like to share your skills with disadvantaged communities in Cambodia and Laos? Uniting Journeys will be supporting schools in Cambodia and Laos this January through the Educational Support
Is climate change a moral issue?
In his recent encyclical, Pope Francis reiterated each person’s duty to protect the environment for future generations.
Tackling tax avoidance
In recent years sophisticated tax avoidance practices have received increasing scrutiny from advocacy groups such as the Tax Justice Network.
Winchelsea Uniting Church Art & Photography Show
Winchelsea Uniting Church Social Committee will be hosting the 16th Winchelsea Uniting Church Art & Photography Show from Friday 30 October to Monday 2 November.
Living life and faith cross culturally
Rev. Dr Apwee Ting found wonder in diversity from an early age. “Growing up in Indonesia was such a happy time for me,” recalls the Uniting Church’s newest National Director.
Ethiopian asylum seeker faces deportation
Community groups in Melbourne have come out in support of Ethiopian woman Yeshiwork Abrha, who faces deportation back home despite fears she will be killed.
Homeless towel call
Homelessness Prevention Week runs from 3 to 9 August. It is estimated that on any given night, more than 100,000 people are without a stable home in Australia.