Come ye to Bethlehem – and behold the ‘little town’ circa 2013
As we read each year, Joseph and Mary made their long journey, compelled by a census. It became a journey of joy as Mary gave birth to a baby whom we call the Prince of Peace.
Breakfast for a good cause
Lord Mayor Robert Doyle and CEO Rob Evers Last month Melbourne was enthralled by the Spring Racing Ca
Blue Christmas
Preparing for Pilgrim Uniting Church’s annual Blue Christmas service are (from left): Revd Tony Duncan, Sue Horrocks and Jenny Duncan While for most people Christmas is a time of great joy, there are those within our com
Ministerial candidates
Five Uniting Church ministerial candidates were joined by ministers in training and faculty staff at their
Sweet protest
(L –R) James Clark, Ashleigh Boucher, Amy Smart, Toblerone – Age Greenwood, Georgie Boucher, Helen Boucher, Rhian Owen, Alanee Hearnshaw & Ben Lohning &nb
Senior of the year
Dedicated Geelong volunteer and Uniting Church member Pat Smith (pictured) was named the Victorian Senior of the Year at a special awards ceremony to kick start the 2013 Victorian Seniors Festival.
The Order of St Stephen
The Order of St Stephen began in the 1950s seeking to provide opportunities for the exercise of God’s gifts in voluntary service to the Church and the world
A lifetime of service
After 28 years as the synod’s property liaison officer, Ian Firth is saying goodbye. Originally employed as an insurance officer, Mr Firth said that when he joined the synod in 1985 it felt like he had come home.
Season for giving
Operation Santa underway: Staff from Harrison UnitingCare sort through some of the gifts donated at Target stores at Christmas time.
Share the light
Darla had been living in her car for three weeks – a long time to live so rough. It was cold in Ballarat, which meant her nights were especially miserable.
Your voice
By Penny Mulvey What role does a church newspaper play? Whose interests does it serve? Newspapers are defined by their very name – the purveyors of news, and news is basically the presentation of information about recent
160 years of worship
Harry Morgan and Robert Swift (pictured) cut the cake at the celebrations for the 160th anniversary of the Brighton Congregational Church.