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.
Syrian family finds refuge in Germany
The photo of Syrian refugee Laith Majid crying tears of relief as his family reached the shores of Greece touched the hearts of millions around the world.
Australians rally to Light the Dark
Tens of thousands of people throughout Australia participated in candlelight vigils on Monday, urging the federal government to welcome refugees.
Gillian Triggs Exclusive Interview – Part 2
By PENNY MULVEY Gender Politics Prof Triggs found herself catapulted into the public eye as a result of The Forgotten Children report.
September Crosslight now available
Photographer Daniel Etter had been stunned with the response to his image, tweeting “I am overwhelmed by the reaction to this family’s tears of relief. This is why I do what I do.
Keeping Children Safe Launch
From left to right: Charles Gibson, Dan Wootton, Deb Tsorbaris, Georgie Crozier and Brownyn Halfpenny The VicTas synod has today launched its Keeping Children Safe policy in Melbourne.
Nauru Detention Centre must be closed
The Uniting Church has renewed calls for the immediate closure of the Nauru detention centre after another damning report into the centre’s operations.