NCYC Yuróra set to inspire in January
Since 1955, young people from across the Uniting Church have gathered in different states for the National
Connecting with youth
Connections CEO Angela Forbes, Dieter Knierim and Connections Chairperson Fiona Hanlon Young filmmaker Dieter Knierim is this year’s recipient of the Connections UnitingCare Anti-Poverty Award.
Greed no longer good
Richard Denniss, head of the Australian Institute, told Uniting Church members at the Melbourne Justice and International Mission convention that companies have realised the ‘greed is good’ mantra no longer washes with t
The delight is in the detail
Communities of faith come in many shapes and sizes and I have been fortunate enough to be gathered into two new ones this year.
Moves to stem money laundering
Christian Aid is using the image of Russian dolls as many of those involved in money laundering and tax dodging keep their money in phantom firms – a complex network of trusts and shell companies – in order to conceal th
‘Conceal reveal’ exhibition
By Paul Williams “Or does the land dance the dancer?” This was a question put to me by artful faith coordinator Christina Rowntree, in discussion of one of the exhibits in the ‘conceal reveal’ exhibition recently held a
Coles moves on Thai labour
Coles is working on tackling forced labour and human trafficking issues in the seafood, fruit and vegetable industries in Thailand.
Divestment process enters next phase
The biggest property decision made in the history of the synod of Victorian and Tasmanian has now been enacted, with more than 50 properties soon to be put up for sale.
Methodists gather
Methodists gather in London In early September the worldwide family of Methodist, Wesleyan, United and Uniting Churches gathered in London for the World Methodist Council (WMC).
Pilgrimage partners
Uniting Church President Rev Prof Andrew Dutney and a delegation of Uniting Church leaders attended a historic series of meetings with leaders from the China Christian Council (CCC) in four Chinese cities from 16-24 Sept
Community support awarded
Swan Hill Uniting Church member Jill Pattenden (pictured left) was recently honoured with a ‘Promotion of Multiculturalism’ award at the 2013 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards at Government House.