Also with you
As moderator, I have been attending settlement conferences with survivors of past sexual abuse – particularly those who were wards of the state in the 1950s and ’60s.
Narana Unplugged II
Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre invites music lovers to a day of arts and entertainment with Narana Unplugged II. The festival will be held on Saturday 9 April from 12pm to 6pm at the Narana centre in Grovedale.
A Celebration of Ministry
N ELAINE A VALENZUELA-JIMENEZ Valentine’s Day was a day of loving and a service day of release for Rev James Stewart Murray who retired on 29 February.
Kicking goals for ReGen
Tilly Lucas-Rodd from St Kilda Sharks evades a tackle Women who seek alcohol and other drug (AOD) services often encounter severe barriers and discrimination that negatively impact their recovery process.
Wesley Mission Victoria seeks foster carers
When Jenny Holden and her husband Arthur retired, they felt they finally had time to give something back to the community. Twelve months ago, they enquired about becoming foster carers through Wesley Mission Victoria.
Ferment, Change and the Church’s Vocation
GEOFF THOMPSON The ferment within Christianity during the twentieth century and which continues into the present century is incalculable.
Countdown to Synod 2016
By Penny Mulvey The 2016 Synod meeting convenes in just over two months. All are welcome to attend the opening service at Wesley Church Lonsdale Street on Friday 3 June beginning at 7.30pm.
Lessons in unity
Ramzi Zain Deen (National Director) and Thevuni Kottigala (Programs Coordinator) LARRY MARSHALL What would happen if you brought a young Muslim, a Tamil Christian and a Sinhalese Bhuddist out from Sri Lanka and asked the
The early bird catches the conference
A multi-faith conference exploring the relationship between spirituality and disability takes place this August at the Jasper Hotel in Melbourne.
Lessons from Holy Saturday
By Penny Mulvey As you read this, you will have travelled the journey of Lent, felt the grief of Jesus’ death on the cross, and joined with others to celebrate that Christ has risen, the cornerstone of Christian hope.
War wounds
Book | Moral Injury – unseen wounds in an age of barbarism | Edited by Tom Frame By Penny Mulvey What happens to those who, due to particular circumstances, are faced with having to make unacceptable decisions; choices w
Synod family camps
The March long weekend is traditionally a time of camping in the Uniting Church. The Synod Social Justice Family camp at Adekate is in its sixth year.