The WDBJ7 Tragedy

Photo: Twitter: @WDBJ7 By Emmet O’Cuana I wish I had not watched the footage. It was late last night. I should have been asleep.

Op Shop ‘til you drop

This week marks the fourth annual National Op Shop Week. The week-long event highlights the community support work of hardworking Op Shop volunteers across the country.

Opening doors in Fiji

A new church has opened in Fiji thanks to the generosity of congregation members from the former South Geelong Uniting Church (now worshipping at East Geelong Uniting Church).

The objectivity of the law

By Penny Mulvey Lawyers are trained to assess the merits of any case against the law. The arguments are not based around emotion, opinion, values or morals, but what the law actually says.

Exclusive interview with Gillian Triggs

By Penny Mulvey THE ATTACKS In her role as President of the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), Professor Gillian Triggs has become a prominent public figure, the topic of heated dinner party conversations.

Young Australians tackle poverty  

Many young Australians are passionate about making a difference in the world. Connections UnitingCare’s Anti-Poverty Awards recognise and support young people tackling poverty in Australia and abroad.

Blooming marvellous

Helen McLaughlin, Pilgrim UC Launceston By Ros Marsden If you thought Mary Poppins and her finger-snapping solutions were just the fantasy of P L Travers and Walt Disney, think again.

Reclaiming Jihad

Review by Stefanie Pearce Book | The Jihad of Jesus: the sacred nonviolent struggle for justice | Dave Andrews See the word jihad in the title of a book and you guess that it’s likely to be a confronting read.

Partnering with Palestinians

For many people, the thought of retirement conjures images of time spent with the grandchildren, cruising the oceans or joining a band of grey nomads chasing the sun.

Ready for action

This month, the synod will launch its Disability Action Plan 2015 – 2018.

“I think that’s enough”

By Bruce Wood Ron Mason finally said, ‘I think that’s enough’. And with that statement came the end of an era – the end of 64 continuous years as an elder.