Melbourne’s faithful gather in the aftermath of MH17

Flight MH17 memorial in Melbourne Shadows cast across the high ceiling of St Paul’s Cathedral, combined with the echoing sounds of the Choir of Trinity College, helped to create a sense of ceremony at a multifaith servic

New opportunities for the UCA

Globally, and particularly among Asian countries, Christianity is the world’s fastest growing religion The view from the pew in an Australian Uniting Church isn’t always inspiring.

Well done Rob

The Uniting Church in Australia, through the Assembly’s Christian Unity Working Group (CUWG), recently farewelled long time member and former national secretary, Rev Dr Rob Gallacher.

Donald farewells the Russells

John and Margaret Russell A Service of Separation was held for Rev Margaret Russell and Pastor John Russell in the Donald Uniting Church, where representatives from all the congregations in their parish gathered.

Kyneton say thank you

Damian Fleming, Joe Fleming and John Pearce, and, in front, is Ethan Fleming.

A helping hand

Host a BBQ to support the work of Frontier Services Frontier Services has announced that Outback Links is back in operation after a temporary break.

Which way?

Retired Uniting Church minister Rev Dr Wes Campbell has drafted a letter calling on members of the church to actively resist the government’s asylum seeker policies.

Open for business

Peter Rankin, Marjorie Rankin, Norma Wheaton and Fred Wheaton at the Op Shop opening.

Rev William Gillard 10 February 1932—28 February 2014

BILL Gillard’s ministry was shaped by the life, the energy and vision of John Wesley. Bill was born into a staunch Methodist family in Maffra. His father was a tailor by occupation; his mother, Emily, came from Tasmania.

PNG moves to cancel illegal land leases

Credit: Scheltema/Greenpeace Papua New Guinea’s Department of Lands and Physical Planning (DLPP) is reported to be clawing back land previously taken from traditional owners.

A spiritual path

ON THE weekend of 12-14 September this year, something new is brewing in the West of Victoria. Based in the Grampians, a small group retreat with a difference is being trialled.