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Queen’s Birthday honours
Seven UCA members have been recognised for their service to the community in this year’s Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Message from the President
"In this season of Advent, we reflect on the coming of Christ into our world with anticipation and hope", writes President Deidre Palmer.
How COVID-19 has affected young people’s mental health
Many of life's major milestones happen before we hit 30 - first job, getting hitched, having a baby. But this year, those milestones aren’t what they used to be and young people are suffering as a consequence.
Why we should prioritise prayer practice
Rev Sally Douglas says "while it might be assumed that prayer is ‘natural’, this not mean that prayer is easy.
Heather Ackland retires after 36 years
Heather Ackland started her career juggling figures and ended it trying to figure out ways to help congregations with their missional work.
Hiroshima memorial reminds us to work for peace
Anniversary is a time to remember that aggression met by aggression, and violence met by violence leads only to suffering.
Coping with COVID-19: Lindsay Oates
Victorian Local Men’s Health Hero Award recipient Lindsay Oates talks about the life-saving work of the Men's Sheds.
Indigenous kids taught all the wrong lessons
An emotional documentary shines light on Aboriginal oppression and calls for reform in education and justice systems.
Switched on knitters and Lego builders
Digital church was on for young and old last weekend with knitters and Lego builders strutting their stuff online.
Coping with COVID-19: Jamie Cameron
Lockdown restrictions have made Uniting Ballarat Social Enterprise Coordinator Jamie Cameron realise just how important community is. “I have been reminded of how … we contribute to each other’s lives,” he says.
Holy committed to running the good race
Everyone runs for a reason. Get fit, lose weight, clear the head but, for some, the benefits of running extend to providing sustenance for the soul.
Faith, mission and ministry in the pandemic period
COVID-19 has upended any sense of normal on a global scale. Barry Gittins investigates the effects on our Synod and its ministries, how they have reacted and what might be next.