John Cox Q&A – being safe church is everyone’s business
Rev John Cox is the inaugural Director of the Uniting Church in Australia’s National Safe Church Unit. He shares some thoughts on his new role.
Church must speak out to support Hong Kong’s last stand
The international church must speak up to defend Hong Kong's future and freedom of religion, writes Tim Lam.
UCA backs mandatory reporting laws for ministers
Moderator Denise Liersch has spoken out in support of making it mandatory for ministers of religion to report child abuse.
Israel Folau case raises questions of hire purpose
Rev Claire Dawe asks "what are we saying to the wider community when we accept the fee from a group that appears to be opposed to what we claim to represent?"
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.