Synod Snaps – September 2017
Quilts, books and vigils - see what our Uniting Church congregations have been up to in this month's Synod Snaps.
Freed up to follow Christ
At face value, “Be lighter and simpler” is one of the more attractive Statements of Intent* adopted by the Synod.
One in Christ
Moderator Sharon Hollis finds inspiration from the scenes of hope that countered the hate on display in Charlottesville.
Gospel truth
Review by SEAN WINTER Book | Biblical Literalism: A Gentile Heresy | John Shelby Spong In this typically lively and provocative book, John Selby (Jack) Spong has come out of writing retirement to consider the origins of
Letters to the editor – September 2017
Marriage equality My experience made me a strong advocate of marriage for gays as well as straights.
The leading cultural question
Less than a decade after it was formed the Uniting Church in Australia boldly declared itself to be a multicultural Church.
Getting to know your Moderator-elect nominees
Synod members will choose between three moderator-elect nominees: Rev Sani Vaeluaga, Rev Denise Liersch and Rev Stan Clarke.
Niceness does not override Lordship for Christians
On a first reading of Rev Isabel Greenhill’s Friday Forum post, I mentally congratulated her for adopting a conciliatory tone towards people who do not share her position.
UCA leaders denounce Hanson’s burqa stunt
The President of the Uniting Church in Australia Stuart McMillan has condemned One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson’s behaviour in the Australian Senate on Thursday.
The unexpected sources of resilience
Attendees at Wednesday’s Moderator’s Luncheon in Devonport heard how resilience arises out of relationships and understanding.
Uniting Church welcomes proposed laws to end modern slavery
The Uniting Church has welcomed the federal government’s proposal to introduce new legislation to combat modern slavery.