Church demands end to refugee crisis amid deal doubt

The Uniting Church is calling for asylum seekers to be brought to Australia immediately in the wake of the uncertainty and furore created by Donald’s Trump’s stated disgust over a deal to resettle them in the US.

Trump: Respect or Resistance?

For this week’s Friday Forum Robyn Whitaker and Sean Winter respond to an article in the The Age by Barney Zwartz on the Christian approach to the Trump presidency.

Keeping laws robust to fight racism

The Uniting Church has told a parliamentary inquiry into free speech that it is more vital than ever to keep strong laws against racial vilification.

What binds us together

Christians, Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists celebrate a mulitfaith service together.

Pregnant refugee at risk in Nauru

Paediatric ward in Nauru (photo: Greens MP) The Synod of Victoria and Tasmania is calling on the federal government to immediately admit a pregnant refugee on Nauru to an Australian hospital.

Is it time to change the date?

Friday Forum Your views on the news Since 1994, Australia Day has been celebrated nationally on 26 January, the day when white settlers first arrived in Australia.

Celebrating Survival on 26 January

The President of the Uniting Church in Australia Stuart McMillan has issued a Survival Day message calling on all Australians to show respect and honour for First Peoples on 26 January 2017.

Top honour for Alistair Macrae

By Penny Mulvey Congratulations to Rev Alistair Macrae and eight other members of the VicTas synod who have been honoured with awards in today’s Australia Day Honours List.

Fighter for justice moves on

After 16 years of service and leadership in human rights advocacy, Rev Elenie Poulos will step down as National Director of UnitingJustice Australia.

Prayers for a deeply shaken city

Melbourne CBD feels different this Monday morning even as workers sit at their familiar desks while tourists wander the streets.