2016 review

2016: A year of surprises, tragedy and hope

As 2016 draws to a close, Crosslight looks back on the biggest stories from this year. On the political front, 2016 was a tumultuous year with plenty of shocks and surprises.

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advent dementia

Advent stories of love: What abides

For Christians the birth of Jesus is not just an historical event to be marked on Christmas Day but is an ongoing story of the way that God is at work in the world.

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SharonHollis

Away behind a bottle shop

This Christmas look for Jesus outside the box, the spiritual leader of the Uniting Church in Victoria and Tasmania says.

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christmastable

What makes Christmas?

By Bill Pugh For weeks the shops have been telling us Christmas is happening. Father Christmases abound in the shopping centres, with long waits for a photo. Stores are overloaded with gifts.

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jesusanimals

Christmas for all creation

By Rev Barbara Allen As we approach the Christmas season, we are probably trying to stay true to ourselves and to our beliefs and ideals, holding fast to what it means to be ‘Christian’.

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advent mental health

Advent stories of love: Caring for carers

For Christians the birth of Jesus is not just an historical event to be marked on Christmas Day but is an ongoing story of the way that God is at work in the world.

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advent volunteers

Advent stories of love: Rewarding work

For Christians the birth of Jesus is not just an historical event to be marked on Christmas Day but is an ongoing story of the way that God is at work in the world.

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advent cbm

Advent stories of joy: Eye-opening miracles

For Christians the birth of Jesus is not just an historical event to be marked on Christmas Day but is an ongoing story of the way that God is at work in the world.

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