By Katharine Massam
To mark Reformation Day this October, consider visiting a theological library. The anniversary of Martin Luther’s posting on 31 October 1517 to announce 95 theological issues that needed urgent discussion could be marked in many ways, but time browsing shelves to find and read a well-crafted book would be a fitting tribute to the ...
Churches have a long history of working for social justice both in Australia and overseas. The Commission for Mission supports people who are being persecuted or being treated unjustly in other countries as part of its international mission work.
When responding to an unjust situation in another country however, we rely on our network of organisations (both faith-based and secular), ...
Compiled by Saide Stevens and Robert Gottliebsen
Rev Herbert (Bert) Rhead Stevens AM
16/05/1922 – 16/07/2015
Described as “one of Australia’s foremost educators”, Bert was born at Rockhampton Queensland to Harry Charles Stevens and Margaret Rhead Stevens (Cook), the fifth child in a family of seven children.
Bert’s early education at Rangeville Primary School, where his father was headmaster ...
By Adrian Greenwood
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead
Ever had a conversation with a young person passionately telling you about the activity they just took part in? The excitement of leading, participating and playing their part to make ...
Costs per church member?
How many cents in the dollar of our weekly offering is needed to operate the UCA bureaucracy? Bryan Long makes a telling point in his letter in the September issue ‘Rethinking Church Structure’. How many staff are employed in the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania with its eight presbyteries? At what annual cost? What is the ...
