Braking bad
GARTH JONES As recent Hollywood legend goes, Baby Driver director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead) dreamt up his film’s high concept as a student in the mid ‘90s.
Why reproductive health and choice matters
Reproductive health information plays a major role in not only the health of women and babies, but also the economic development of poorer countries.
Getting pollies on the same page over pokies
Tasmanian politicians will have plenty of reading material as they head off for the winter break thanks to one Wesley Hobart Uniting Church member.
God save us from secular intolerance
On this week’s Friday Forum: Is aggressive atheism another form of intolerance?
Classy comeback for Spider-Man
After two film series – totalling five movies in fifteen years – and a celebrated Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) reintroduction in 2016’s Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man: Homecoming is aptly named.
Talking the talk for NAIDOC Week
Uniting Church president Stuart McMillan has offered a greeting in the Yolgnu language in celebration of NAIDOC Week.
“Someone standing beside me” – the role of prison chaplaincy
As the number of incarcerated people in the state reaches a historic high, a former prisoner has called for greater chaplaincy support in Victorian correctional facilities.
Uniting in marking a special day
On 1 July, employees and volunteers from 24 separate Church entities officially came together as one organisation under the Uniting banner.
July 2017 Crosslight now out
Crosslight’s predecessor publication Church & Nation covers the inauguration of the Uniting Church 40 years ago, on June 22, 1977. All of the July Crosslight stories are available here.
Altared consciousness
Garth Jones reports on the 'Crossing' exhibition in this month's feature, a post-secular pilgrimage through the Tasmanian midlands.
Ignored anniversary a chance to recognise new path
Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress leaders to speak out against the Northern Territory Intervention, which passed its 10th anniversary this month.
Students are MAD keen and green
More than 600 students rolled up their sleeves this week as part of Cornish College’s Make A Difference Week activities.