Many Voices – December 2016
Many Voices is the newsletter of the synod’s Intercultural Unit. You can read the December 2016 edition here.
Remembering the victims of road trauma
This weekend will see a ceremony of healing and remembrance for all who have been affected by road trauma in Victoria.
Spring Concert in Berwick with Conchord Choir
The combined choirs – Conchord and VicWelsh By PAUL JARMEN– additional notes by LARRY MARSHALL Conchord Choir was born out of the work done by a group from the Uniting Church calling themselves ‘Sri Lanka Invites’ – the
A Christian perspective on the future of work
The rapidly changing nature of work will be the focus of the Justice and International Mission (JIM) unit’s annual convention this month.
Clamping down on tax dodging multinationals
Multinational tax dodging is an increasingly prominent issue on the national and global agenda.
Make lives better
One of the proposals passed at the 2016 Synod meeting expressed concern about governments no longer adequately funding services which protect the vulnerable in our community.
Students speak up on justice
Claudia McSwain and Emily Hill “If you had to leave home, for fear of being killed, what would you take with you?” This was the question asked by Mohammed from Lentara Uniting Care when he spoke to 50 school students fro
Visit of Prof Musa Dube
DEV ANANDARAJAN In July Professor Musa Dube will visit Melbourne at the invitation of the Centre for Theology and Ministry and the synod’s Intercultural unit.
Slavery-Free Chocolate Campaign
Uniting Church members are encouraged to combat trafficked labour by purchasing ethical chocolate this Easter. The Slavery-Free Chocolate campaign aims to stop the exploitation of children involved in cocoa harvesting.
Interfaith dinner celebrates Melbourne’s diversity
More than 200 people representing 27 religions and cultures attended an interfaith dinner last Monday to celebrate Melbourne’s diversity.
Share awarded for excellence
Share has won a major gong after it clinched the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA) National Gifts in Wills Award of Excellence.
I’ll Dine With You
Melbourne’s City Square will be transformed into an open-air dining experience next Monday to celebrate Australia’s religious diversity.