Andy Calder accepts Henri Nouwen Award
Disability Inclusion Advocate Rev Andy Calder became the first person outside of North America to accept the Henri Nouwen award, recognising his work with people with disabilities.
Jesus the Rabbit – a hare-raising story of Easter
When Peter Rabbit told him about where his name came from, Jesus the Rabbit was all ears. Recently in Crosslight we ran a feature about whether Easter has been overrun by rabbits.
Your new compact Crosslight
Crosslight has a new size, new look and new features. And proving the adage “nice things come in small packages” is true, the 40-page A4-sized magazine has been enthusiastically received.
Fighting the good fight – Mark Zirnsak Q&A
Plenty, it seems, particularly in the social justice sphere, which is why Mark Zirnsak does an 11-hour JIM workout fives days a week.
Pilgrim’s big finish
Pilgrim Theological College held a busy End of Year service last week, which recognised nine exiting candidates for ministry and farewelled 22 students who had completed or were completing a variety of awards.
Western Port Op Shop’s new lease of life
The Western Port Uniting Church Op Shop, which has been operating successfully for about 12 years, was rededicated during a parish service at Crib Point in late September.
Leading questions
Derek McDougall reviews 'God Is Good For You: A Defence of Christianity in Troubled Times' by Greg Sheridan.
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.
Young at art
An upcoming exhibition hosted by UnitingCare Hotham Mission will showcase the artistic talents of local young people and challenge some of the stereotypes associated with today’s youth.
Breaking the fast and building understanding
Subcommandante via Wikimedia Commons On Thursday St Thomas’ Uniting Church in Craigieburn will host an Iftar dinner, the traditional Islamic breaking of the fast meal held at sundown during the period of Ramadan.
Love and grace in a world of fear
REV DAVID WITHERS But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.