Familiar families
Film | Gayby Baby | PG Review by Emmet O’Cuana Opening with now very familiar statements from politicians, pundits, and the then-Prime Minister Julia Gillard, opposing gay marriage, this documentary is both timely and od
Music through the years
For more than half a century, the congregation of Lake Bolac’s Scots Uniting Church, in Victoria’s Western District has sung hymns accompanied by Marj McKenzie’s organ playing.
Seeking a deeper story – UnitingWomen Conference
More than 500 women gathered in Sydney for the UnitingWomen conference last year (pictured). It was the first Uniting Church women’s conference in nearly two decades.
October – Synod Snaps
Synod Snaps brings you images from throughout the Church and beyond. Brunswick Uniting Church hosted the fifth annual service of the Church of Latter-Day Geeks.
“I had no one to turn to…”
By Penny Mulvey I cannot tell anyone exactly what it is that you actually go through with sexual abuse. It’s not just something that has an impact on you at the time; it’s something that lasts forever.
Read for Reformation Day
Prayer without End, Nicholas Maes 1656 By Katharine Massam To mark Reformation Day this October, consider visiting a theological library.
Christians working for change
Churches have a long history of working for social justice both in Australia and overseas.
Obituary: Rev Herbert (Bert) Rhead Stevens AM
Compiled by Saide Stevens and Robert Gottliebsen Rev Herbert (Bert) Rhead Stevens AM 16/05/1922 – 16/07/2015 Described as “one of Australia’s foremost educators”, Bert was born at Rockhampton Queensland to Harry Charles
Infectious Youth Leadership
By Adrian Greenwood “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
October letters
Costs per church member? How many cents in the dollar of our weekly offering is needed to operate the UCA bureaucracy? Bryan Long makes a telling point in his letter in the September issue ‘Rethinking Church Structure’
UnitingCare ready to assist Syrian refugees
UnitingCare Australia has welcomed the Australian government’s decision to accept additional refugees from Syria.
Silent epidemic
By Penny Mulvey Today, Thursday 10 September, is World Suicide Prevention Day. Why do we need such a day? Because suicide is still something talked about in hushed tones.