Care, discipline and courageous conversations – effective pastoral leadership
Is there a difference between pastoral care and pastoral oversight or leadership? I think so; however, I am aware that many assume both terms refer to the same thing.
Powering up the Network
David Withers visited Banyule Network of Uniting Churches and reflected on how the Vision and Mission Principles are in action.
Heidelberg art and craft show
The Banyule Network celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Uniting Church by holding an art and craft show at Scots Church in Heidelberg.
Synod Snaps – August 2017
Skipton St Uniting Church cut a cake to celebrate the UCA’s 40th Ken Wilhems, Laurenne Robertson and Loryl Oglethorpe attended the 40th anniversary celebrations held at Ballarat Central Uniting Church The Brunswick Ind
ABC report not whole story
PENNY MULVEY Domestic or family violence is a serious issue that touches all facets of society. Therefore, it is no surprise that 7.
Fringe festival
There is plenty of sarcasm and other wry commentary in John Safran's new book 'Depends What You Mean By Extremist'.
Letters to the editor – August 2017
Letters to the editor from the August 2017 edition of Crosslight
Penguin Uniting’s starring role
Penguin Uniting Church’s Uniting Friends group created 13,500 stars as part of a campaign to end violence.
Never giving up on social justice
Bendigo Uniting Social Justice Group’s advocacy work certainly packs a punch locally and even further afield.
Bad web design and the hope of God
PENNY MULVEY Humans are creatures of habit. We often go about our daily activities as if on a conveyor line. But sometimes a person, an event, some words on a page, will break through and stay with you.
Violence against women – when the Church fails
Friday Forum Rev Dr Sally Douglas This week the ugly reality that some Christian communities in Australia endorse violence against women has (again) been exposed.