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.
Vietnam veteran to proudly lead his first march
Uniting AgeWell resident Robert Filmer spent his time diving into murky waters in search of bombs placed under ships by enemy forces during the Vietnam War
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”.
Sumaya Harare and loving who you are
Next month Sumaya Harare makes her first appearance as a guest speaker at Sacred Edge, a festival of arts, music, justice and spirituality hosted by the Queenscliff Uniting Church.
‘Twas Mulga Geoff from ‘Gambie Lake…
Geoff Serpell tells how he cares for a small patch of God’s creation