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.
Leading for others
Book | The Anonymous Leader: An Unambitious Pursuit of Influence | Ralph Mayhew Review by Scott Guyatt Leadership, it seems, is the new buzzword.
Witness to history
Book | Bystanders | Valerie Volk Review by Alan Ray The Bible contains a library of dramas. Similar to a festival of plays we have, in the one book, historical, romantic, morality and mystical plots.