Investing in our future
The Commission for Mission’s InterCultural unit is asking congregations and individuals to help 30 young people from the synod’s diverse ethnic communities travel to China for a contextual learning experience.
The cost of cuts
Cuts to overseas foreign aid. As a nation, we are becoming increasingly myopic. Our focus on self-interest no matter the cost hit a new time low this week when the Federal Treasurer announced new cost saving measures.
Celebrating ecumenism and working for reconciliation in Sri Lanka
A floating market in Colombo In October 2014 the National Christian Council of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) celebrated one hundred years of ecumenism.
Singing Scottish songs in Sri Lanka
‘Now, no more talking… use your nose, and give your mind to it,’ said Rat to Mole … They moved on in silence for some little way, when suddenly the Rat was conscious, through his arm that was linked in Mole’s, of a faint
Dynamic one-woman shows
MTC’s Pennsylvania Avenue The Dynamic one-woman shows ’s 2014 season is ending with a bang.
Gifts that change lives
UnitingWorld’s community development, ministry and leadership projects that give people the power to take control of their futures.
The life-giving Christmas Bowl
4 years old Li Ma is a beneficiary of the nursery school feeding program Mae Li and her husband just had enough time to take their children and escape when the Burmese army attacked in the night and destroyed their villa
A taste of country
The nature of being a candidate in formation for ministry leaves the question always hovering: what kind of minister will I be? What kind of place will I minister into? Part of a formation program is giving candidates th
Faithful food
From Jesus sharing food with his disciples to modern-day community meals, eating and drinking have long provided fellowship in Christian communities.
‘Free the children’ installation coming to Melbourne
People walking around the CBD towards the end of the month may find themselves confronted by a new art piece – a large cage, filled with hundreds of dolls, symbolising the children currently in Australian detention centr
The price of telling the truth
MOVIE l Kill the Messenger l M “You want the truth? You can’t handle the truth.” I was reminded of this oft-quoted line from the movie A Few Good Men when watching the newly released film Kill the Messenger.
Access denied?
The Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania and Access Ministries will seek to mend a fractured relationship over the next eight months.