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.
Aussie hero quilts on display
Manningham Uniting Church’s Pilgrim Patchworkers have for many years made knee quilts for elderly or infirm church members.
Supporting the next generation
By Penny Mulvey Seven representatives of the NextGen group which travelled to China in September for a contextual learning trip. They spoke of their trip at a special event at the Synod offices late last month.
Modern missionaries
BEN GRUNDY The word ‘missionary’ may conjure an image of old-world, and perhaps outdated, Christian missional work in developing countries.
Citizen of the year
Stonnington mayor Melina Sehr (right) presents Lorraine with her award Lorraine Sage’s lifetime of giving to others was recently recognised when the life-long UCA member was presented with the City of Stonnington Citizen
Foreign workers exploited
Recent media reports have highlighted shocking instances of foreign worker exploitation in various Australian industries, particularly in relation to labour hire companies.
Working through change
Few issues cause more angst within the church community then the issue of property. Many people feel property can take over and even determine church life.
Support for kinship care
A call for radical changes to Victoria’s out-of-home care system and a push towards more kinship care have been welcomed by community welfare organisation Kildonan UnitingCare.
Supporting UCA volunteers
The synod People and Culture team has recently updated policies and processes around managing volunteers.
Creative Ministries board makes difficult decision
The Creative Ministries Network (CMN) board has recommended to the Commission for Mission (CFM) board that the agency move to dissolution.