More than hymns – songs to swell the spirit
Music has been synonymous with religious worship for centuries but Gospel music is not the only format giving rise to God. Popular music continues to spread the word.
Israel Folau case raises questions of hire purpose
Rev Claire Dawe asks "what are we saying to the wider community when we accept the fee from a group that appears to be opposed to what we claim to represent?"
Why we should shun Israel Folau’s fear-based theology
Robyn Whitaker explains the UCA approach to the Bible which focuses on interpretation through love and compassion. "We do not proof text nor scare people into faith.
Harsh reality of having no place to call home
Homelessness Week (4-10 August) is a time for us to stop and think about what life is like living on the street, particularly as temperatures continue to plummet.
Rod Dungan joins pitched battle for the ‘Grey Ashes’
As Australia takes on England for the Ashes another, slightly older, group is also padding up with grey expectations.
Why churches must change to stay alive – Mat Harry Q&A
New & Renewing Communities Catalyst Rev Mat Harry says churches need to take the initiative and cross the threshold into other people’s worlds.
Salesi, Siotame Faupula and the ‘golden chain’
Like father, like son? Canterbury Balwyn Road Uniting Church minister Rev Salesi Faupula and his son Siotame talk about family, faith and finding yourself.
Coralie Ling enjoys her purple patch stage of life
Coralie Ling is the first woman to have been ordained a Methodist minister in Victoria. She recently made her theatre debut, starring in the Gasworks Theatre stage show Beachside Stories.
Pilgrim student Audrey Larsen back in class at age 97
Pilgrim student Audrey Larsen is proof that age is just a number. At 97 she's an audit student living out her mantra "while you’re alive, you’ve got to live”.
Synod 2019 tackles issues tough and transformational
Synod 2019 members gathered in early July for four days of deep discussion on a variety of topics, some very polarising.
Puzzling out what the PM means by love, judgment and prayer
Rev SweeAnn Koh asks what Scott Morrison meant when he declared that Australia "needs more love and less judgment and more prayer".
Youth ministry in the digital age
Bradon French on how social media and smartphones have changed how we minister to youth, as well the dangers of device dependence.