Churches can get stuck in doing things ‘the old way’ simply because that’s how it’s always been done. It’s not unheard of for innovative ideas or experimental forms of church to get blocked by tedious approval processes or institutional resistance to change.
There are likely to always be aspects of church that focus on traditions and familiar ritual – but ...
A leading constitutional expert has called for a national convention to be used as a key driver of community engagement on the question of constitutional recognition for Aboriginal people.
University of New South Wales law professor George Williams spoke following a community forum in Launceston on the topic late last month. He said one of the big lessons from the ...
As the relocation phase of the properties divested as part of the Uniting our future program continues, affected congregations are each contending with unique situations and have stories to tell.
Many congregations are taking the time to reflect on the life of the properties, most of which have been the spiritual centres of their community for many generations.
Jobs, the economy and the importance of a strong majority government have dominated Tasmania’s 2014 State election campaign – and nothing will change between now and polling day on March 15.
The Labor Government has been kept in power for the last four years because of an arrangement with the Greens but insists it now wants to govern alone. The ...
Members of the Assembly of the Uniting Church will join together next month for a week of prayer and fasting to demonstrate support for Australia’s First Peoples.
The nationwide activities will be held from 17 to 23 March, 2014, and all church members are encouraged to get involved.
A Destiny Together will be led by the Uniting Aboriginal and ...
“Theological students always need more pizza and conversation. Well, I know I did,” Rohan Pryor, lay leadership educator at the Centre for Theology and Ministry (CTM) said.
Students of theology who enrol as private students often miss out on the conversations and support that students sponsored by a denomination appreciate in their formation program. CTM formation coordinator, Rev Dr ...
A little more than a century ago, the foundation stone was laid for the new, brick Rupanyup Methodist Church.
The wooden church was moved back on the church block to become the Sunday school.
In April 1913, the Rupanyup Spectator reported that Mrs Ann Chapple was chosen by the minister to lay the foundation stone as her family ...
More than four decades in ministry came to an end in December last year when Rev Gregor Henderson (pictured) was farewelled at Canberra’s Wesley Uniting Church. Mr Henderson was general secretary of the Church’s National Assembly for 12 years from 1989 to 2000 and president from 2006 to 2009.
During that time he was instrumental in introducing a Ministerial ...
The First Australians considered themselves custodians of the land rather than owners of it. When British settlers arrived, this harmonious relationship was fundamentally disturbed. The notion of ‘land rights’ became necessary.
Now, centuries after colonisers violently acquired what was deemed unclaimed territory, and several decades since acknowledging Aboriginal land title, the government is proposing to lease Aboriginal land back.
Seven educators from two Lentara UnitingCare kindergartens were recognised at the Hume City Council Teachers’ Scholarships in November.
The St Andrews Kindergarten Early Years Team; consisting of Kirsten Agius, Anne Crane, Angela Dance, Kathy Hansen, Lorraine Spencer, and Sally Hewitt-Tacey (pictured L-R); won the Early Years Educator category and received a $4,000 scholarship for professional development.
Rev Rod Horsfield (pictured) is a great believer in the power of music and poetry to help people understand and express their faith in Christ.
Mr Horsfield served in congregations in Victoria and Tasmania and was moderator of the Victorian synod in the late ’80s. One of many passions pursued since retirement is writing poetry, as well as hymns with ...
Late last year the Village Listening Lounge celebrated its 15th birthday. Situated on the first floor of Corio Village Shopping Centre it’s a place where anyone is welcome to drop in for a free coffee and chat.
Rev Peter Jewell explained that the idea for the lounge was born in May 1998. A member of the Corio Shopping Centre ...
