When words fail
Journalists and communications specialists are immersed in a world of words. We recognise the power of carefully chosen, well nuanced words. So too do government departments…remember Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister.
Old message for new age
In 1963, New Testament scholar and Church of England bishop John Robinson published Honest to God, a small book which precipitated a storm of controversy in the church.
Call to reduce alcohol-related violence
The Justice and International Mission (JIM) unit of the Commission for Mission has issued a joint postcard action calling for the Victorian Government to place restrictions on liquor outlets to reduce harm and improve co
Sundays in September at Church of All Nations
During September the church building at Carlton’s Church of All Nations was under renovation and this fact, when applied to the season of spring and the liturgical season of creation, led the worship planners to hold thr
CFM seeks board members
The Commission for Mission (CFM) is exploring ways to improve Church processes when appointing or suggesting individuals for board appointments in institutions. This includes UCA community service agencies and schools.
It’s Mak time
Gerry Mak (pictured) has been appointed as chief executive of UnitingCare Community Options (UCCO).
Grief, love, endurance
Just outside the city of Salisbury are the ruins of a town called Old Sarum, which had a cathedral and bish
Dining in style
Anyone who has ever spent time in an institution – be it a hospital, military training college, boarding school or an aged care facility – knows that meal times can be very regimented.
Wesley welcomes Al
More than one hundred people attended the installation of Rev Alistair Macrae (pictured)at Melbourne’s Wesley Church in Lonsdale Street last month.
Head of the house
Ian Brain (pictured) has joined Uniting Housing as its chief executive officer. Mr Brain will be based at the synod offices in Little Collins St, but his task is synod-wide.
Foreign aid concerns
Prime Minister Tony Abbott recently announced that the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) will be absorbed into the Department for Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
Rev runs again
Rev Arnie Wierenga, minister at St Margaret’s Mooroolbark has laced up the running shoes again as he trains to compete in the Melbourne Half Marathon this month.