Strengthening Sustainable Economic Security
Churches, along with other non-government organisations, have an important role in demonstrating that there are greater values than consumerism, writes John Langmore.
Voice recognition
The power of story was a central theme of the Voices of Strength cultural gathering held at the Leprena centre in Hobart on 18 April.
Second lease of life for Ballarat op shop
Ice creams, a sausage sizzle and bargains greeted customers at the March Community Day to celebrate the opening of the new Uniting Ballarat op shop.
Strengthening safety zones
Presbytery child safe project officer Anne Kim says that even though she has the daunting task of liaising with 130 congregations there is plenty to encourage her.
Rising hope
Tom Wright, a rock star of biblical scholarship, brings the full weight of his intellect and skill to the task of answering the fundamental questions of why Jesus died, and what his death means for the world.
Mental battle
Joy Interrupted is a helpful read to any Christian who has struggled with mental illness, or knows someone close who has done so.
Look up and see
Rev Sani Vaeluaga, minister at Altona Meadows-Laverton and Lara Uniting Churches was inspired to write Look Up and See on Holy Saturday.
Give thanks… in everything?
Annette Spurr tells how she learnt to give thanks in the darkest moments.
Minister with a score to settle
Rev Paul Bauer has picked up the flags again this season to be a goal umpire, something he has done for 25 years.