Seeing the Vision in action
It repeatedly amazes me how the Synod’s Vision and Mission Principles come to life around me: not because of my effort, but rather because I notice something or hear a story.
Family tragedy
Review by PENNY MULVEY BOOK AND FILM | THE FAMILY Cult def: a small religious group that is not part of a larger and more accepted religion and that has beliefs regarded by many people as extreme or dangerous.
Synod Snaps – April 2017
Members from the East Stonnington Uniting Churches joined in a World Day of Prayer service at St Mary’s Catholic Church in East Malvern.
Logo stands the test of time
JIM Gibson can’t help but feel pride every time he sees the distinctive dove and cross logo of the Uniting Church.
Making the most of inherited jeans
Members from left Elaine Martin, Claire Green, Margaret Ranson, Margaret Hoey, Elaine Holman, Jan McGrath with some of their blankets.
The indeterminate zones of ministry
SOME years ago, when ministering in a congregation, a retired minister asked to speak to me on matters of faith and ministry.
Leading into a time of change
The Synod Standing Committee (SSC) has given the green light to the overarching design of the new mission and ministry unit of the Church.
Candidates spread their wings
A desire to give candidates for ordained ministry the opportunity to experience life outside of the bubble of metropolitan Melbourne has led to rural ministry placements becoming part of students’ formation experience.
Beer battered
Friday Forum Your views on the news For Coopers it’s been a brouhaha of almost Biblical proportions.
Helping hand for struggling families
Morning commuters passing through Southern Cross station on Friday can help reduce energy costs for vulnerable families – and it will only cost them a high-five.