A Response to ‘Why Unite?’

By Rev Dr Lorraine Parkinson Rev Randall Prior’s article in June Crosslight (‘Why Unite?’) prompts me to respond to assertions he has made about the formation and future of the Uniting Church.

Hampton’s Pilgrim People

By CATHERINE MCNICOL When the Moorabbin-Highett churches closed at the end of 2013 and the properties were sold as part of Uniting our future, many of the congregation chose to join neighbouring Hampton.

NextGen Youth find their voice

Participants from last year’s youth camp (pictured) travelled to the Uniting Church Grantville Lodge in July for a weekend of learning, reflection and worship.

Maria at St Martin’s

St Martin’s Beaumaris’ monthly discussion group in Sound of Music costumes. St Martin’s Beaumaris’ monthly discussion group recently looked into the life of Maria Von Trapp.

Trust support helps families

UnitingCare’s Biala has welcomed a $22,000 funding grant from a philanthropic trust to enable them to continue to provide vital respite services to children.

Chaplains chatting

Victorian Uniting Church Chaplains have come together for education and peer development in two separate gatherings in recent months.

July letters

Stand up for foreign aid I commend those responsible for producing the very evocative front page and the words which went with it shown on Page 2.