Synod day two – recap
The day began with a Bible study led by Dr Liz Boase, which was followed by reports from Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress Victoria, UAICC Tasmania, Walking Together Group and Synod Ethics Committee.
Synod day one – recap
Day one of Synod kicked off with a welcome by new Moderator Rev Denise Liersch. What followed was a mix of reports, proposals, Bible study, reflections and other activities, such as Choose Your Own Adventure.
Moderator urges Church to explore new ways of worship
Denise Liersch says “don’t cling to the status quo … look for where the Spirit of God is at work in unexpected places and ways”.
Moderator Sharon Hollis signs off with a message of hope
In her last Crosslight column as Moderator, Sharon Hollis reflects on the past three years and looks to the future.
Two views on Voluntary Assisted Dying and the Church
Victoria's Voluntary Assisted Dying Act came into effect on 19 June. Here are two contrasting opinions on what our Church's response should be.
Voluntary Assisted Dying the big issue for Synod 2019
Mark Lawrence is getting ready for his fourth Synod as general secretary.
Diep Tran and Trang Vo’s epic refugee escape – Double Take
In 1983, Diep Tran and her niece Trang Vo fled to Australia in fear of their lives, but the journey was just as hazardous. We present their remarkable stories to honour Refugee Week on 16-22 June.
Plenty of neat lessons at Messy Church conference
Synod representatives who attended the recent Messy Church International Conference in the UK have come back inspired and excited by the growing movement.
Breakfast with Jesus is food for the soul – Write of Passage
Rev Sally Douglas reflects on why chapter 21 of John's Gospel takes her breath away and weighs in on the debate surrounding it.
Community Life survey reveals the state of pray in UCA
The results from a Synod-wide survey of UCA congregations and faith communities are in. They show a church rich in experience but ready to try something new.
Why heaven could have wheelchairs – Andy Calder Q&A
Andy Calder has dedicated his life to people labelled with disability or mental illness. It is a calling that has challenges on many levels but it hasn't challenged Andy's faith.
Some tips to help make a world of difference
On United Nations World Environment Day, UnitingWorld’s Alexandra Bingham gives some tips on how to live more responsibly and sustainably.