A century of worship in Mildura
The weekend of 20 – 21 June was a time of thanksgiving and celebration, as St Andrew’s, Mildura UC celebrated its 100th anniversary. The weekend began with a meet-and-greet launch.
Reflection on faith
Book | kurina kuwara milaythina: The Place of the Eagle’s Feather | Tim Matton-Johnson Reviewed by Bob Faser This is a book that we’ve needed for some time in Tasmania.
Who is the God we worship?
By Penny Mulvey Questions have been raised by disability advocates regarding Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s decision to roll up the disabilities and aged care portfolio into the increased social services portfolio hea
Political power and passion – Macbeth review
Film | Macbeth | TBC Review by Garth Jones This latest cinematic adaptation of Macbeth is South Australian director Justin Kurzel’s sophomore film, following in the grim footsteps of 2011’s Snowtown.
Music to sustain faith
CD | Thirsty Ground Review by Rev Dr Paul Chalson Thirsty Ground is a small group of singers who meet at Scots Memorial Uniting Church in Hobart to explore faith and life through writing songs together.
Re-Development planned for synod building
130 Little Collins Street, home to the synod-based ministries and operations since 1967, will be demolished in 2019 to make way for a new development, pending State Government approvals.
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.