NAIDOC Week gets messy at Queenscliff
Libby Norwood and Mary Grace Whyte work on the mandala Anyone passing by Queenscliff-Point Lonsdale Uniting Church still has a chance to contribute to the NAIDOC Week bigger picture.
A reflection and prayer on a week of global violence
By REV SHARON HOLLIS Over the last few days our news has been full of stories of violent acts that have resulted in the deaths of many hundreds and suffering for innumerable people.
My election honeymoon
On Saturday evening while all about me were losing their heads about the 2016 Australian federal election, I was happily enjoying the afterglow of voting for the first time in seven years.
2016 election: a long campaign and a long count
The only certain outcome from Saturday’s federal election is that the result is still uncertain – and it could be a month before we know who will govern.
July 2016 Crosslight now available
Moderator Sharon Hollis was installed at a moving ceremony at Wesley Church in Melbourne on 3 June. The installation service was the start of Synod 2016.
In conversation with Assembly leaders
Assembly President, Stuart McMillan and General Secretary Rev Colleen Geyer, were two of nearly 300 people in attendance at Synod 2016 at the Box Hill Town Hall last month.
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.
UnitingCare Australia warns of impact of aged care cuts
The UnitingCare Australia Aged Care Network has released independent modelling that reveals the full impact of the federal government’s proposed aged care cuts.
Rations for refugees
Diane Farquhar (left) serves up a big feed to Anthea Maynard and Ian Farquhar following their ration challenge.
Moderator blesses new Uniting AgeWell facilities
The new 33-bed Chandler Wing at Manor Lakes was officially opened on Tuesday by Rev Sharon Hollis, moderator of the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania.