Bridport churches join forces to spread the word
In the small north-eastern Tasmanian seaside town of Bridport they certainly understand that the Body of Christ is not the domain of just one denomination.
Theological diversity within a multicultural church
When we declared in 1985 at the 4th National Assembly that ‘the Uniting Church is a multicultural Church’ we affirmed that we are a diverse church. Diversity is the hallmark of a multicultural church.
Why is Christianity evolving?
In Uniting, Catholic, Anglican, Baptist, Churches of Christ and Lutheran churches in Australia there are growing numbers of discussion groups, sometimes known simply as ‘The Book Group’.
Hope and healing
By Penny Mulvey On Friday 20 September, 15 people died in a bomb attack in a Sunni mosque in Iraq.
Acting for peace in Syria
Ahmed (5) from the southern Syrian city of Daara outside his tent in Zaatari refugee camp.
Risk to freedom to protest
The Federal Government is considering banning virtually any activism which seeks to hold Australian companies to account for their business practices overseas, particularly when poor environmental standards are alleged.
Mixed emotions to future direction
By Penny Mulvey Many conversations about mission and property have been held throughout the synod during the past three months. Church councils have reflected on how their buildings are used within their communities.
Shopping for solar
Kildonan UnitingCare is in the running to receive up to $2 million from corporate entity eftpos…and it needs your vote.
Children with disabilities in schools – one year on
It is more than a year since the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) released their report Held Back: the experiences of students with disabilities in Victoria.