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.

Share’s Winter Appeal sets new record

By Sofi Lawson Richard was just like any other family man. Happily married with two young daughters, Emma and Hayley, Richard was working five days a week when tragedy struck.

She’s someone

By Penny Mulvey The St Kilda Gatehouse is a not-for-profit Christian organisation which works alongside those involved in street-based sex work or affected by commercial sexual exploitation as a result of hardship.

Eureka moments and transformation

Paul on the road to Damascus (sixteenth century painting) By Christine Sorensen What are your Eureka moments? ‘Eureka’ was the theme of the recent Wisdom’s Feast in Ballarat, picking up an important moment in Australian

That’s entertainment

Thirteen may be a number that scares some people, but for David Hamley it’s a number that promises new opportunity.

Interest in funds

This year UCA Funds Management celebrates 30 years as an ethical Fund Manager.

Conversations with Congress

By Dan Wootton One of my tasks as moderator has been to act as convenor of the Renewing the Covenant Task Group.

Pacific Partners

By BEN GRUNDY When Cyclone Pam devastated parts of Vanuatu earlier this year, the North Ringwood Uniting Church swung into action.

Safety launch

By Ros Marsden National Child Protection Week (6-12 September) was chosen by the VicTas Synod as an appropriate time to launch the Keeping Children Safe Policy in Victoria.