Victorians will have an opportunity to see the actual Bible that saved the life of a young soldier on the Western Front.
Their Sacrifice is a touring exhibition run by the Bible Society Australia as part of a year-long commemoration of the Gallipoli landing centenary. It showcases the remarkable stories of 10 soldiers and the Bibles they took with ...
A new church has opened in Fiji thanks to the generosity of congregation members from the former South Geelong Uniting Church (now worshipping at East Geelong Uniting Church).
More than 100 people attended the official opening of the Methodist Church in the Vatuadova village.
The villagers embarked on the $200,000 project because the existing building could no longer cater ...
Lawyers are trained to assess the merits of any case against the law. The arguments are not based around emotion, opinion, values or morals, but what the law actually says.
Is it possible for anyone, including a lawyer, to be entirely objective, not impacted by their own blindspots of personal history, values and belief systems?
By Penny Mulvey
THE ATTACKS
In her role as President of the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), Professor Gillian Triggs has become a prominent public figure, the topic of heated dinner party conversations.
Prof Triggs granted the Uniting Church an interview because she recognised the Church’s commitment to asylum seeker issues and knew that her views would be ...
Many young Australians are passionate about making a difference in the world. Connections UnitingCare’s Anti-Poverty Awards recognise and support young people tackling poverty in Australia and abroad.
Now in its 11th year, the awards are open to Australians between the ages of 16 and 30.
Applications received so far cover a range of initiatives, including microfinance, disaster relief ...
For many people, the thought of retirement conjures images of time spent with the grandchildren, cruising the oceans or joining a band of grey nomads chasing the sun.
Few would imagine opting to live in one of the world’s most volatile regions, acting as an eyewitness to abuses of military and political power.
This month, the synod will launch its Disability Action Plan 2015 – 2018. Rev Andy Calder, disability inclusion officer, said the plan has been developed over the course of several years as an intentional strategy to ensure people living with a disability are welcomed fully into the Church community.
Richard was just like any other family man. Happily married with two young daughters, Emma and Hayley, Richard was working five days a week when tragedy struck. His wife died, leaving him widowed and raising his girls alone. Then he suffered a work place injury and had to face a future without any stable income.
When Cyclone Pam devastated parts of Vanuatu earlier this year, the North Ringwood Uniting Church swung into action. A close relationship developed throughout many years with the Paunangisu community (a small village outside of Port Vila) meant the church was able to act quickly to offer support where it was needed most.
National Child Protection Week (6-12 September) was chosen by the VicTas Synod as an appropriate time to launch the Keeping Children Safe Policy in Victoria. Planning is currently underway to also hold a launch of the policy in Tasmania.
The policy builds on the good work already being done in church communities to ensure a safe environment ...
Justice and International Mission (JIM) unit staff member Denisse Sandoval is working with congregations in a new initiative to empower them to create social change. As part of this initiative, she is inviting congregations to reflect on the question, ‘What kind of Australia do we want to be?’
Ms Sandoval recently collaborated with Habitat Uniting Church’s social justice committee, ...
St Francis of Assisi is often cited as the inspiration for Christian concern for the environment. The 12th century monk is best known as the patron saint of animals and ecology, his legendary ability to ‘talk’ to birds and tame a wild wolf remind us of our human responsibility to all creatures.
