Write of Passage: Rev (Deacon) Wendy Elson
"Jesus tells us that the Spirit has ordained him (and us) to hold people in their brokenness, to give priority to feeding and liberating, healing to the hurting and disadvantaged," Wendy writes.
Rev Dr Margaret Mayman: minister, mother and advocate
All things being equal, St Michael’s new minister would have lived a less public life. But things are never equal, as this social justice advocate knows all too well.
What has COVID-19 taught us about connection?
Moderator Denise Liersch writes “the constant surprise is finding God is at work sparking off new shoots of growth and opening up new possibilities, sometimes in ways we may have been resisting for years.
Sex and the Bible: Jione Havea Q&A
Jione Havea teaches Sex & The Bible at Pilgrim Theological College. Why? Because there’s a lot to explore and explain and many people “dirtify” the subject.
Double Take: Robyn Whitaker and Fran Barber
Rev Dr Robyn Whitaker and Rev Fran Barber have been friends for 25 years. In that time they have shared a lot of things – including a wedding dress. They now share a podcast to help resource people in ministry.
How can youth ministry spark joy?
"If our ministries with young people embrace the opportunities joy presents, it must be reflected within the life of our wider church," Bradon French writes.
Why we need to do more to embrace our cultural diversity
Racial and cultural parity have never been more in focus than they are right now, but how does the Church measure up? We’re uniting in name, but is that the lived reality?
Hiroshima memorial reminds us to work for peace
Anniversary is a time to remember that aggression met by aggression, and violence met by violence leads only to suffering.
Twin bomb survivor’s remarkable and inspiring story
More than 260,000 people survived the twin attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. One of them was Tsutomu Yamaguchi. Incredibly, he reported for work the day after the second blast.
Coping with COVID-19: Lindsay Oates
Victorian Local Men’s Health Hero Award recipient Lindsay Oates talks about the life-saving work of the Men's Sheds.
Birthday message from the Moderator
Moderator Denise Liersch reflects on the Uniting Church's 43rd birthday and asks what is your wish for the UCA?
Coping with COVID-19: Ilaisaane Pongi
Ilaisaane Pongi says lockdown has given her “ample opportunity for deep reflection on my life”. She also shares a Bible passage that has provided much comfort during these “challenging times”.