Why we should shun Israel Folau’s fear-based theology
Robyn Whitaker explains the UCA approach to the Bible which focuses on interpretation through love and compassion. "We do not proof text nor scare people into faith.
International Youth Day and unleashing unlimited potential
Bradon French writes about the possibilities of education and amplifying the voice of young people, also why you might buy a donut on International Youth Day.
Tender acts of mercy allowed us to be there for Bronwen
In our June edition we profiled author Julie Perrin who had written a collection of stories on the theme of grace. We invited you to share your stories of a similar nature. What follows is one of those responses.
How literally should we take each word in the Bible?
It took 1000 years to write, has myriad authors and everyone has an opinion on it. Two millenia on, it continues to drive contemporary commentary and, in doing so, divide opinion.
Manningham breaks new ground in securing future
Manningham Uniting Church is building an ambitious new centre of worship and community engagement in Templestowe, funded by four congregations coming together and making strategic use of their properties.
Harsh reality of having no place to call home
Homelessness Week (4-10 August) is a time for us to stop and think about what life is like living on the street, particularly as temperatures continue to plummet.
Seeking a meaningful understanding of suffering and God
While our culture seeks to deny suffering by medicating or placating it away, the way of Christ has something rather different to say, writes Rev Dr Sally Douglas.
Salesi, Siotame Faupula and the ‘golden chain’
Like father, like son? Canterbury Balwyn Road Uniting Church minister Rev Salesi Faupula and his son Siotame talk about family, faith and finding yourself.
Puzzling out what the PM means by love, judgment and prayer
Rev SweeAnn Koh asks what Scott Morrison meant when he declared that Australia "needs more love and less judgment and more prayer".
Missing piece of McGuire’s The Final Quarter apology
Rev SweeAnn Koh examines one aspect of the reaction to the powerful documentary on the last three years of Adam Goodes's AFL career, The Final Quarter.
‘Food Olympics’ honour for PWMU Cookbook chronicle
A book featuring the story of the PWMU Cookbook has received third-place at the prestigious international Gourmand Awards.
Village UC takes positive steps to live out NAIDOC Week
Village UC is living out this year's NAIDOC Week theme 'Voice. Treaty. Truth.' through their developing relationship with local Aboriginal Association Willum Warrain.