Focus on the positive for African youth
Stories of “African gangs” terrorising Victorian suburbs have featured prominently on the front page of tabloids this year.
Water of life
In this feature, we share stories of baptism from around the church and look at the theological foundations of this important sacrament.
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.
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.
Mess with us
When Lucy Moore established the first Messy Church in 2004, she never imagined it would grow into a worldwide phenomenon.
Centre of pride and passion
Behind the quiet façade of a brick building in Hobart is a place buzzing with activity, and a group dedicated to inviting First and Second Peoples to experience Aboriginal culture in a meaningful way.
Talkin’ ’bout the Reformation
Martin Luther has been feted, condemned, discussed and studied more than usual this year as 31 October marked the 500th anniversary of the beginning of the Reformation.
Let’s get ecumenical
Is the uniting part over as far as churches go? In the November Crosslight feature, we look at ecumenism today.
Synod feature: Old endings and new beginnings
We have consensus – Crosslight’s summary of the all sights and sounds of Synod 2017.
Preying on trust
Rev Ann Key writes about how whole church and communities can be groomed to allow sexual, physical and psychological abuse to occur.
Letting Go
This month's Crosslight feature is on the diversity of Christian perspectives on dying with dignity.
Altared consciousness
Garth Jones reports on the 'Crossing' exhibition in this month's feature, a post-secular pilgrimage through the Tasmanian midlands.