Time to clear institutional clutter
Another year has begun, and we each begin our trek again in whatever we do within the life of the Church.
Scots remains central to its community
Some years ago, a crowd of 500 people met for worship at Scots Uniting Church, in Campbellfield, about 18 km north of the Melbourne CBD.
Back to Basis
In 1957 the Congregational, Presbyterian and Methodist churches of Australia established the ‘Joint Commission on Church Union’ (JCCU).
Inspiring visit to Central Mallee
In September last year, Central Mallee co-operative parish sponsored a visit by Grant Lock, author of Shoot Me First, and his wife, Janna.
Cards and craft for a cause
The Avenel-Nagambie Uniting Church craft group (pictured) raised $2960 last year for a range of charitable and community care appeals.
Investing in our future
The Commission for Mission’s InterCultural unit is asking congregations and individuals to help 30 young people from the synod’s diverse ethnic communities travel to China for a contextual learning experience.
Appeal for flood victims
The Vic/TAS Synod has launched an emergency appeal to assist people affected by severe flooding in Sri Lanka over the Christmas period.
February letters
To discover fresh expressions of church, the UCA needs to rediscover the lost art of sacred reading.
Joyce Irene McLeod (nee Trudinger) 6 June 1924 – 11 November 2014
Joyce Irene McLeod (nee Trudinger) 6 June 1924 – 11 November 2014 Joyce Irene Trudinger’s life was exceptional.
The Lord is my shepherd
In an age and society where the Christian voice appears less well regarded, laughed at, likened to a bygone era of fantasy and superstition, how do we achieve cut-through to defend and advocate for the issues important t
Royal Commission researches child abuse
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has commenced the year with much energy. The first public hearing into a Uniting Church institution was announced late last month.
Social justice update
The new Victorian Government has been willing to act on a number of social justice areas Uniting Church members have been actively involved with.