July Crosslight now available
The July edition of Crosslight is now available online and in your congregations. This month’s front page is an image from a cultural diversity festival at Glen Waverley Uniting Church in May.
Singing from the same hymn book
By DEB BENNETT One of the perks of working for Crosslight is that we can venture out of our office to visit churches throughout the synod.
A Guilt Free Shop
The collapse of the Rana Plaza factory in Bangladesh on 24 April, 2013, focused the eyes of the world on conditions endured by workers in developing countries.
It’s OK to be Sad – Inside Out Review
Film | Inside Out | PG Review by Emmet O’Cuana The dedication that ends this film’s credits says simply – ‘This film is dedicated to our kids. Please don’t grow up. Ever.
Marriage proposal
The 14th Uniting Church Assembly will be talking about marriage when it meets in Perth this month. BRUCE MULLAN explores some of the issues.
Timeless beauty
By PENNY MULVEY Travelling has the capacity to take you out of yourself. You see the world and your place in it with fresh eyes.
Topics of interest at Assembly
This month, members of the Uniting Church will meet in Perth for the 14th national triennial Assembly meeting. More than 60 reports and proposals will be considered by Assembly throughout the six days.
Called to our diversity
This month, the moderator has given his column to Rev Professor Andrew Dutney, who steps down from the role as UCA president at this month’s national Assembly meeting.
Sowing seeds of hope
By DEB BENNETT Last year, Crosslight brought you the story of an orphanage in Zimbabwe that holds a special place in the hearts of some of our Uniting Church community.
Theological diversity within the Uniting Church in Australia
By Rev Prof Andrew Dutney Theological diversity is a sign of health in the Uniting Church. That’s because the UCA was never intended to be anything more or less than ‘Christian’.
Warm hearts in Tasmania
UnitingCare Tasmania and the Bendigo Bank have praised the generosity of hundreds of Tasmanians who donated winter goods to help those doing it tough stay a little warmer this winter.
Life and Death
TV | Death: A Series About Life | PG Review by Tim Lam When I was a child, death seemed simple and straightforward. I was taught that once you die you go to heaven.