August 2016 Crosslight now available
A cross, the symbol of the Christian church, is choppered to the battle field of Vietnam.
Ministry of War
On the 50th anniversary of the battle of Long Tan in Vietnam, we look back on the war that divided a nation and – some would say – divided a church.
Rules of engagement
PENNY MULVEY The tranquil view from the windows of neat as a pin Cape-Cod houses across to the waters of Aquidneck Island belied the topic of conversation – how Christians, and the church in particular, hold a commitment
Faith in numbers
The Uniting Church is uniquely placed to effectively convey the Christian message in contemporary Australia but is failing to do so.
Rio Olympics: Winners and losers
Friday Forum Your views on the news The Rio Olympics officially opens on Saturday morning AEST and millions of spectators worldwide will be cheering on their nation’s heroes.
National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day
National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day is held on 4 August every year.
Swimming beyond borders
Syrian swimmers Yusra Mardini and Rami Anis will be competing at the Rio Olympics. The Rio Olympics begins on Friday and a refugee team will compete for the first time in the games’ history.
Celebrating young people making a difference
Andrew Mellody Applications for the 2016 Connections UnitingCare Anti-Poverty Awards are now open. Any school or young person aged 16-30 working on a project to overcome poverty is encouraged to apply.
Uniting Church builds a community, not just a home
A unique Uniting Church development aimed at empowering and supporting young people with disabilities and their families was officially opened at Kingston, in Tasmania last Friday morning by Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgma
Mercy for all?
Friday Forum Your views on the news The Indonesian government has executed four people overnight, the first round of executions since the deaths of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukamaran last year.
Northern exposure
Rev Dr Ji Zhang, Rev Dr Anthon Rumbewas and Rev Josina Wospakrik from GKI-TP in West Papua, Rev Sharon Hollis, Rev Dr Mery Kolimon from GMIT in West Timor, Rev Helena Maplani and Rev Lorenso Dos Santos from IPTL in Timor
UCA Funds Management Investor Briefing
Approximately 170 people gathered at the Rydges Hotel on 26 July for the annual UCA Funds Management Investor Briefing.