Let’s get ecumenical
Is the uniting part over as far as churches go? In the November Crosslight feature, we look at ecumenism today.
On the pronunciation of Malvern, or, This CALD Life
Joy Han explores what it means to be called ‘CALD’ in the Uniting Church.
Taskforce chair says time to end offshore detention
The chair of the Australian Churches’ Refugee Taskforce (ACRT) has called for the recognition that offshore detention has failed, even according to its original charter, and called for detainees to be immediately settle
“Do not walk away from Manus Island refugees”
Uniting Church in Australia President Stuart McMillan calls on Australian Government to ensure the safety of refugees on Manus Island.
Uniting in support of Medically Supervised Injecting Centre trial
The Uniting Church and its community services arm Uniting have welcomed the Victorian state government’s move to set up a Medically Supervised Injecting Centre (MSIC) for a two-year trial period in Melbourne to prevent
Launceston South Church closes after 180 years
After 180 years of meeting the spiritual needs of the people of Launceston South, the South Esk Uniting Church Cluster yesterday closed the doors on the Uniting Church building in Margaret St for the final time.
Church needs to take lead on Uluru Statement
Rev Glenn Loughrey, Anglican priest and Wiradjuri man, responds to the federal government's rejection of the Uluru Statement recommendations.
Does religion do more harm than good?
According to a recent Ipsos poll 63 per cent of Australians agreed with the statement that 'religion does more harm than good'.
Ted’s 100th celebrated
The grand old man of Penguin Uniting Church, Ted Howe, was the guest of honour at a special morning tea to celebrate his 100th birthday.
Learning for life
In his new book, Rev Philip Hughes explores the notion of purposeful living and its immense benefits for the individual and society
Letters to the editor – November 2017
Our readers have their say with their letters to the editor for the November 2017 Crosslight.
The nature of God
Moderator Sharon Hollis on how we can be followers of Christ in the face of suffering.