James Boyce and Professor Kate Warner, Governor of Tasmania

Pokies campaigner sees appetite for change in Tasmania

Tasmanian author and Wesley Hobart UCA Faith Community member James Boyce believes the State can finally rid its pubs and clubs of the scourge of poker machines as opposition to the ‘one-armed bandits’ intensifies.

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Bring violence into the light

Moderator Rev Sharon Hollis delivered the following sermon at Sophia’s Springs Uniting Church on Sunday 26 November to mark 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

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The power of choice

After a marathon session of the Victorian Upper House this week, the Dying with Dignity legislation was narrowly passed, 22 votes to 18.

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Religious leaders block Adani rail line

A group of religious leaders ­– including a Uniting Church minister ­– were arrested on Tuesday for blocking construction of the Adani rail link.

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“Another Zimbabwe is possible”

Uniting Church President Stuart McMillan has called on church members to pray for a peaceful resolution to the unfolding crisis in Zimbabwe.

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Advent reminders

Monica Jyotsna Melanchthon, Coordinator of Studies (Old Testament) at Pilgrim Theological College offers her Advent reflections.

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Queen Street memorial service at St Michael’s

A memorial service will be held at St Michael’s Uniting Church – on the corner of Russell and Collins Street in Melbourne – on 8 December to commemorate the 30th anniversary of a mass shooting which rocked the city.

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Synod Snaps – December 2017

This month's Synod Snaps brings you children's nativity dress-ups, a traditional Samoan White Sunday service, a dog-friendly church and more.

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