On a tour that has taken her to congregations around Australia, Christian Palestinian, Arda Aghazarian (pictured) is working to share and raise awareness about the complexities of the Palestinian struggle.
Although the internet has enabled many people in the West to hear different sides to the conflict in Palestine, there are still some who hold a set view on ...
From Jesus sharing food with his disciples to modern-day community meals, eating and drinking have long provided fellowship in Christian communities.
The release of Holy Grub, produced by North Balwyn Uniting Church, continues this centuries-old tradition. Not only does it contain more than 100 tried and tested recipes, all proceeds go to support Boroondara Community Outreach Good Grub program.
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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 centres. The public is invited to experience stepping inside the cage (pictured above), and removing one of the dolls, symbolically setting the child ...
The Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania and Access Ministries will seek to mend a fractured relationship over the next eight months.
That is the time Access has to convince the Synod to remain as a Supporting Church.
Many within the Uniting Church have raised concerns about what they see as a narrow theological teaching of the ...
Whether it’s opposing large-scale corporatised tax evasion under the umbrella of the Tax Justice Network, supporting UnitingWorld or speaking out with other groups on a range of issues, the need for successful campaigning partnerships is obvious and increasing.
From supporting grassroots initiatives to partnering in global campaigns, the Uniting Church is involved in a broad range of humanitarian and ...
UnitingCare Goulburn North East has developed an innovative program designed to assist youth in regional areas.
The Myrollercoaster program is largely funded by Share and operates in North East Victoria and the border area. It combines online and face-to-face services to help young people interact with their communities.
CEO at UnitingCare Goulburn North East, Kevin Klose, said many rural localities ...
As Victorians prepare for the upcoming state elections, many people are unsure about how to vote. How do you find more information about issues that are important to you? How can you know which parties are prepared to do something about those issues? Does the Church have a voice in the democratic process?
Christians from all major denominations will join forces to take a stand against human trafficking and slavery on Abolitionist Sunday, 23 November.
Churches will hold events across the country to speak out against a world where millions of men, women and children are still exploited for profit.
Prominent Christian leaders (pictured) recently posed for a photo shoot on the steps ...
For the past seven decades, the church on the corner of North and Mackie Roads in Bentleigh East has served the local community. Originally operating as South Oakleigh Methodist Church (in what was then considered an outer-suburb), the congregation combined with East Bentleigh Presbyterian Church to become Coatesville Uniting Church after union.
The Uniting Church’s agencies, schools, residential and theological colleges, mission organisations and congregations are all beneficiaries of generous benefactors investing in the future life of the Church.
Nearly two years ago, Sandra Bethell was appointed by the synod to undertake a review of the trusts established by gifts and bequests, many of which were inherited by the Church following union.
...The federal treasurer, Joe Hockey, recently announced that Australia will assist in global efforts to combat cross-border tax avoidance and tax evasion by requiring Australian financial institutions to report on foreigners holding assets in Australia.
The information will be provided to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) who will then share it with other tax authorities around the world. Foreign tax ...
I was three when Gough Whitlam was dismissed. The two years and nine months that he was the 21st prime minister of Australia brought in many changes – changes for a better, fairer society. His vision of Australia was of the kind that we as Christians envision.
As a society and Church, we have struggled with our response to ...
