Property for mission – a reflection and a new workbook
By John Emmett Church properties. We drive past, stand in front, meet outside, are gathered into and dismissed from them. They become familiar, loved places.
The whole truth: The Jinx review
The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst | Andrew Jarecki | MA Review by Tim Lam “I did not tell the whole truth. Nobody tells the whole truth.
ConChord wows Melbourne and Sydney
By Larry Marshall Fresh from a successful Melbourne concert at Haileybury College on 12 September, the Sri Lanka Harmony Choir, ConChord, was a huge hit in Sydney one week later.
Together towards life
By John Flett In September, I gathered with 31 other participants in Bangkok for a seminar co-hosted by the World Council of Churches and the Council for World Mission.
Mission club’s centenary of service recognised
Long serving member Kath Korn and Rev Ken Blackwell Hobart’s Scots Memorial Mission Club is celebrating its centenary this year.
Bedtime tales
Amelia’s Amazing Dream Adventures | Book | Dianne Henss This is a delightful children’s book of fantasy short stories told in the form of traditional fables.
People’s climate march
Momentum is building for the People’s Climate March gatherings happening throughout Australia over the weekend of 27 to 29 November.
Uniting in friendship
Just Your Average Muslim | Book | Zia Chaudhry Review by Larry Marshall Zia Chaudhry’s family migrated to England from Pakistan and he grew up in Liverpool.
Letters home
Cheerio and love to all | Book | Joan Ellemor Review by Janet Howie On May 24, 1941, Joan exclaims in her diary: ‘Landed at Milingimbi!’ Joan Ellemor (formerly Joan Hooke), he r Methodist minister husband, Arthur, and in
The case for suspended sentences
The Tasmanian Government is currently looking into abolishing suspended sentences and replacing them with a range of alternative sentencing options for people who have committed a criminal offence.
Shell-shocked
The Lobster | Film | MA Review by Emmet O’Cuana “I think I could turn and live with the animals” – Walt Whitman, Song of Myself A man sits alone on a couch.
Purls of wisdom
Matilda George and Frankie Alexandrou The Uniting Church Chelsea parish is engaging its local community in conversations about climate change through a series of colourful yarn art installations.