Finding truth in grief
Nearly six months ago my beloved partner died unexpectedly, tragically and traumatically. At the time I was coordinating the response group to Uniting our future.
Inspections begin
The collapse of the Rana Plaza clothing factory in Bangladesh in April last year focussed world attention on conditions faced by workers who produce clothing for many of the western world’s retail outlets.
Expos help elderly age well at home
Uniting AgeWell successfully hosted two expos in Southern Tasmania last month which showcased the services available to assist elderly people age well at home.
Union pride
Proud to be a Wharfie, By Jim Beggs AM, Published by Arcadia Review by Nigel Tapp Jim Beggs’ rise to the top of the Waterside Workers’ Federation may never have happened if he had not struck up a conversation with his ne
Conferences on The Basis of Union and preaching
By Rev Dr Chris Walker What is the connection between The Basis of Union and preaching? The Centre for Ministry at North Parramatta presents the opportunity to explore this in back-to-back conferences in August.
Launceston North develops a haven to sit and play
The Launceston North Uniting Church flung its doors wide open in late February to celebrate the completion of the first stage of its outdoor community area and play park.
A pleasant Sunday afternoon
Sometimes good ideas and projects run out of steam and need to be given a good Christian burial. Sometimes they can be resurrected in a form more appropriate to a new or different context.
Crackdown on corruption
The Justice and International Mission (JIM) unit recently produced a submission for the Inquiry into Crimes Legislation Amendment (Unexplained Wealth and Other Measures) Bill 2014.
Planning ahead
Uniting AgeWell will be running an expo at its Strathdon facility in Forest Hill this month.
The business of church
Some years ago I worked for a Christian international relief and development organization. It was a privilege to visit partners, to sit with them and break bread, observe projects and gather stories.
Faith for the future
As the Uniting our future program enters the relocation and resettlement phase, some congregations are facing the reality of leaving much-loved churches.
Why I broke the law
On Monday 11 church leaders and members – from Uniting, Anglican, Baptist and other denominations – staged a sit-in at the WA electoral office of Julie Bishop to protest the cruel treatment of children in immigration det