Getting creative for Lent

The season of Lent is just around the corner, with Ash Wednesday (14 February) marking the start of 40 days of abstinence and reflection.

Extending a helping hand out to the Pacific

In the tiny Pacific nation of Tuvalu, climate change is a matter of life and death. Rev Tafue Lusama is general secretary of the Congregational Christian Church of Tuvalu.

Donation laws bad for advocacy

The Uniting Church has expressed concern that new electoral funding laws could stifle advocacy by Australian religious organisations.

Hundreds rejoice at Shepparton opening service

Eight years of planning and transition came to a culmination on Sunday as hundreds of people crammed into the opening service and dedication of the Shepparton Uniting Church redevelopment.

Centre of pride and passion

Behind the quiet façade of a brick building in Hobart is a place buzzing with activity, and a group dedicated to inviting First and Second Peoples to experience Aboriginal culture in a meaningful way.

Economy of death

The recently announced plans by the federal government to increase military exports and industry must be read as the latest step toward a militarised Australian economy.

A top shelf career winds up

Although he admits a certain bias, Stephen Connelly believes there is something unique about the Dalton McCaughey Library located at Centre of Theology and Ministry in Parkville.