Cross paths: three Easter reflections
Crosslight invited three members of the synod’s community across Victoria and Tasmania to share what Easter means to them.
Moderator’s Easter Message 2018
As I prepare this message my heart and mind are swirling with the suffering of the world, and those I know.
Fire area church ‘overwhelmed’ with donations
A Uniting Church minister in southwest Victoria said her local community is helping families get back on their feet following the devastating bushfires that ravaged the region.
Call for support after disasters
Uniting Church in Australia President Stuart McMillan has asked church members to give generously to communities affected by bushfires and cyclones.
Show us a sign
While churches are increasingly using social media to communicate with the wider community, the traditional message board remains a steadfast favourite.
The things that matter
The work of education in the church is about identifying the important things, and to go deeper into our knowledge and understanding of them, writes Sean Winter.
Peter Blackwood Q&A
Peter Blackwood, coordinator of the Uniting Church Icon Schools and retried UCA minister, has been painted more than 100 icons.
Port Fairy church weaves a welcoming tapestry
JULIE PERRIN The Port Fairy Folk Festival is a much-loved community event with many attendees returning year after year to enjoy a range of music, comedy, spoken word, workshops and craft stalls.
Poetic harmony
Kingswood College year 10s listened to spoken word artist Manal Younus, who shared her poetry to demonstrate the power of words in shaping the stories that people tell about themselves and others.
Church looks to future with new committees
Synod’s new governance committees have set themselves a mission to provide support and advice that will allow the church to “journey into new frontiers”.