The church book
Engaging small children in church services has been an issue for generations. While churches attempt to attract families to their services, the question remains how to appeal to children.
Synod snaps – September
1. Delegates from the Presbyterian Church of Korea visit the Korean Church of Melbourne.
Reluctant Organists
Many people associate churches with the music that emanates from the church organ. Hymns create the mood for prayerful worship and foster a communal spirit as congregation members join together in song.
Picturing memories
Review by Tim Lam Celia and Nonna | Book |Victoria Lane and Kayleen West Taking place every September, World Dementia Day is a timely opportunity to reflect on the impact that ageing and illness can have on families.
Seeking sanity
Review by Larry Marshall Book | Towards a sane society | Professor Siri Hettige Uniting Through Faiths was proud to launch this important book at the synod offices in Melbourne last month.
Life lessons in a pub
Review by Penny Mulvey Play | The Weir | Melbourne Theatre Company Three Irishmen in a pub, and in comes a younger woman.
Recognising safety
St John’s Uniting Church in Essendon has recently completed the VicTas synod Safe Church Recognition program.
NextGen Camp
Participants Mira Olivia, Helen Kinna and Love Nafatali at last year’s camp. Approximately 80 young people travelled to Merricks Lodge in July this year on the Mornington Peninsula for the annual NextGen camp.
Strong leadership
By Andrew Gador-Whyte In discussing leadership in the Uniting Church, the Major Strategic Review has made much of the language of sustainability, strength and effectiveness.
Tax transparency
Jessie Cato has recently been employed by the Justice and International Mission (JIM) unit as a part-time coordinator for their Publish What You Pay (PWYP) campaign.
Letters – September
Reaching out to the Muslim Community A matter of concern within our congregation (Congregation of Mark the Evangelist, North Melbourne) is the increase in anti-Muslim sentiment being reported in the news media and expres