Synod 2016 – busy from dawn to tusk

DAVID SOUTHWELL There were a lot of elephants at Synod 2016 but thankfully the stately main meeting room at Box Hill Town Hall was large enough to accommodate them, as well as the 300 people attending in some style and c

Homecoming

DAVID SOUTHWELL It has taken years for the Southern Mornington Peninsula Uniting Church to secure funding for its ambitious plan to build supported social housing for people with a disability who are in the care of agein

Are we using our democratic vote responsibly?

Friday Forum Your views on the news Democracy is often touted as the ‘holy grail’ of international politics. It is the system those who live under fascist, communist or dictatorial regimes aspire to.

Rations for refugees

Diane Farquhar (left) serves up a big feed to Anthea Maynard and Ian Farquhar following their ration challenge.

NAIDOC Week worship resources

NAIDOC Week is a time for First Peoples and non-Indigenous Australians to celebrate the culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Selfish or supportive?

Friday Forum Your views on the news The annual Vinnies CEO sleepout took place in Melbourne on Thursday night.

Refugees share stories through art

Sina Pourhorayed, Crushing Hope. Acrylic on canvas board Many refugees experience unimaginable horrors when they flee their war-torn homes and seek safety in a new country.