August Crosslight now available
More than 300 members of the Uniting Church in Australia met last month at the 14th triennial Assembly, held in Perth. Church gatherings such as this represent a microcosm of issues facing society.
Assembly overview
By NIGEL TAPP Some within the Uniting Church would deride the triennial Assembly gathering as a bit of talkfest. Yes, there is a lot of talking throughout the six days as the members deal with a range of issues.
Uniting Journeys to Sri Lanka
The Commission for Mission will be hosting a Uniting Journeys tour to Sri Lanka in October this year.
Sri Lankan Harmony Concert
Sri Lankan voices will unite in harmony for the ConChord Choir concert in Melbourne.
Cecil: a signpost on conservation
The recent outcry following the killing of a Zimbabwean lion has highlighted shifting attitudes towards conservation and animal rights.
Trafficking report
The latest Trafficking in Persons Report has renewed the focus on international efforts to combat human trafficking and modern-day slavery.
King’s man
It is not every day you receive an invitation to crown the ruling monarch of another nation. But that was the honour recently bestowed upon former Uniting Church president Rev Dr D’Arcy Wood.
Assembly comes to a close
The Uniting Church’s 14th triennial Assembly wrapped up in Perth over the weekend.
Shelter from the storm
The Uniting Church’s National Assembly has adopted a new refugee and asylum seeker policy titled Shelter from the Storm.
Meet the president-elect
Dr Deidre Palmer was elected as the next president-elect of the Uniting Church in Australia today South Australian moderator, Dr Deidre Palmer, will be the next president-elect of the Uniting Church in Australia followin
Taking church justice to parliament house
Gender and sexuality commissioner, Rowena Allen Victoria’s recently appointed gender and sexuality commissioner, Rowena Allen, knows a thing or two about social justice.
Consulting, reviewing, reporting – the MSR journey
Crosslight last spoke with the Major Strategic Review (MSR) team in August last year. Since then we have reported on workshops, surveys and other engagements.