Firstly, can you sum up what your recently released book is about?
Sally Douglas (‘Jesus Sophia: Returning to Woman Wisdom in the Bible, Practice, and Prayer’)
Across Christian traditions the persistence of male language and imagery for God dominates. The consequences of this God talk have been far reaching. Reliance upon male God imagery denies the fullness of God and ...
Sunday
Today marks the start of a typically busy week, as I get Boroondara Community Outreach ready to support a large number of people. BCO, which offers a range of services, was established by the Uniting Church in 1993 as a mental health ministry, supported by the Presbytery of Yarra Yarra. We support people who are socially isolated or living ...
By Andrew Humphries
As the National Assembly considers the Uniting Church’s long-term future through the Act2 Project, Victorian and Tasmanian members will meet next month with a complementary item of importance on the agenda.
The Faithful Futures Project will be a key discussion area when Synod 2023 takes place at Box Hill Town Hall from November 18-21.
I’ve recently found myself reflecting on the passage in 1 Corinthians 3, where Paul talks about the foolishness of one follower of Christ saying “I belong to Paul”, while someone else says “I belong to Apollos”, when ultimately all belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God – as Paul concludes at the end of that chapter.
When Rev Mat Harry tackles the Melbourne Marathon this month, he will be running for a very worthy cause.
The New and Renewing Communities Catalyst with equipping Leadership for Mission in Parkville will be lacing up his runners on October 15 thanks to assistance from Uniting Vic.Tas.
While Mat missed out initially on gaining entry into the marathon, Uniting was ...
Moderator David Fotheringham joined with other Victorian Church leaders in Melbourne yesterday to show support for a Yes vote in the referendum on an indigenous Voice to Parliament.
A prayer service was held at St Paul’s Cathedral, led by the Very Revd Dr Andreas Loewe, Dean of Melbourne, Anglican Church of Australia, while proud Wirudjuri man Rev Canon Uncle Glenn ...
History was created recently when the Uniting Church’s Synod of Victoria and Tasmania and the Anglican Church put pen to paper on a significant agreement.
On August 23, agreement was reached to adopt a series of documents outlining reciprocal protocols regarding clearance for ministry, guidelines for co-operation in congregational activity, a model Memorandum of Understanding for joint congregations, and a ...
By Andrew Humphries
It’s fair to say that life presents many challenges when it comes to parenting.
After all, there is no ‘to-do’ manual and it’s a constant case of learning on the job.
But what about those times when your child or children are at school and you have no real say in what is happening to them during ...
By Andrew Humphries
When Wesley Hobart Museum co-ordinator Rev Karen Woolford wanders through the building, she is acutely aware that she is within touching distance of so much Tasmanian history.
It’s a history which dates back to 1658 and, as the keeper of the secrets of the museum and small library which forms part of it, Karen recognises that her ...
By Andrew Humphries
Thanks for the opportunity for a chat, Isabel. Can I start by asking how you are feeling ahead of your September 30 retirement?
At this stage I know it’s coming and I feel it’s just the right thing to do. But I’m focusing very much on all the things that are here waiting to be done, and ...
By Andrew Humphries
In July next year, Uniting Church members from around Australia will gather at the 17th Assembly with one hugely important item on the agenda.
In fact, in terms of the Church’s sustainability, the item up for discussion couldn’t be more important, with the decisions that arise from it set to chart our future course for many years ...
By Andrew Humphries
If Hollywood is looking for its next big blockbuster, it need look no further than the remarkable life of Dr Jacob Atem.
Jacob’s story contains all the ingredients needed for a hit movie.
How about this for a plot.
At the age of six in 1991, Jacob and his cousin are forced to flee from their village ...