Tongan tonic for Lorne
Rev Sherryl Smith It was a weekend to remember when Lorne Anglican-Uniting Church hosted six Tongan ministers and their partners late last month.
Mental health first aid and acting early
Early intervention is key to supporting congregation members experiencing mental illness, according to an accredited mental health first aid instructor.
The real rewards of ethical investing
Young people are leading the way in demanding higher ethical standards from businesses, UCA Funds Management investors heard at the annual investor briefing.
Orange is the new purple
Wesley College is known for its distinctive purple uniforms, but orange, blue and yellow have recently been seen all over the Elsternwick campus.
August 2018 Crosslight out now
On this month’s Crosslight cover, prayer ribbons adorn the barbed wire fence of the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea.
Moderator and President-elect
Rev Sharon Hollis has stepped into the role of UCA president-elect, with a passionate plea for the church community to be the conduit of God’s grace.
Celebrating a campus centre of faith
Moderator Sharon Hollis joined UCA chaplains and representatives from a broad range of faith traditions to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Monash University Religious Centre last week.
Life in abundance
While the resolution on same-gender marriage dominated headlines, it was just one of many significant decisions and discussions during the 15th Assembly meeting.
Mastering the art of aged care cookery
While a certain reality TV cooking show named its winner on Tuesday night, the innovative training of master chefs in Uniting AgeWell kitchens was recognised in Melbourne last month.
New role for Stuart McMillan
Uniting Church in Australia immediate past President Stuart McMillan will begin a new role with the National Assembly as Assembly Consultant Covenanting on 1 September 2018.
Mission discovery
A new set of resources is available to encourage conversations to help the Uniting Church community discern their part in God’s mission.
Truth and its consequences
BARRY GITTINS “What is truth?” was the question asked by Pontius Pilate of Jesus and it is a question that a visiting eminent theologian from the US will be addressing later this month in a public Northey Lecture at the