Jesus wasn’t white: he was a brown-skinned, Middle Eastern Jew. Here’s why that matters
On this week's Friday Forum: if Jesus was portrayed as a brown skinned Jew, would it change some of our perceptions of him and of Christianity?
Wicket behaviour
In his book 'The Character Gap', author Christian Miller suggests that we are ‘a messy blend of good and evil’.
Easter walk stops at all stations
The addition of a new sculpture at St Michael's Uniting Church meant that for the first time this year's central Melbourne Easter walk had a full complement of Stations of the Cross.
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.