Winchelsea Uniting Church Art & Photography Show
Winchelsea Uniting Church Social Committee will be hosting the 16th Winchelsea Uniting Church Art & Photography Show from Friday 30 October to Monday 2 November.
Freedom Sunday
Uniting Church members are invited to participate in Freedom Sunday and campaign for an end to human trafficking.
Islamic Climate Change Declaration
A new Islamic declaration set to be announced next week will call on the world’s 1.6 billion Muslims to take urgent action on climate change.
Living life and faith cross culturally
Rev. Dr Apwee Ting found wonder in diversity from an early age. “Growing up in Indonesia was such a happy time for me,” recalls the Uniting Church’s newest National Director.
Stranger performs act of kindness for Canberra mother
A stranger has performed a heart-warming act of kindness for a young mother caring for her sick baby. The mother had been in a Canberra hospital with her nine-week-old son for several days.
Newlyweds feed 4,000 Syrian refugees
Lavish wedding banquets are customary in many parts of the world. In Turkey, weddings traditionally run from Tuesday to Thursday, culminating in a banquet on the final night.
Ethiopian asylum seeker faces deportation
Community groups in Melbourne have come out in support of Ethiopian woman Yeshiwork Abrha, who faces deportation back home despite fears she will be killed.
Bendigo mosque gets the green light
The construction of the first Bendigo mosque will go ahead after the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) approved the proposal’s planning permit.
Homeless towel call
Homelessness Prevention Week runs from 3 to 9 August. It is estimated that on any given night, more than 100,000 people are without a stable home in Australia.
Unity in diversity
A video produced by the Assembly’s Formation, Education and Discipleship unit asked Uniting Church youth ministry leaders what they appreciate about the Church.
August Crosslight now available
More than 300 members of the Uniting Church in Australia met last month at the 14th triennial Assembly, held in Perth. Church gatherings such as this represent a microcosm of issues facing society.
Assembly overview
By NIGEL TAPP Some within the Uniting Church would deride the triennial Assembly gathering as a bit of talkfest. Yes, there is a lot of talking throughout the six days as the members deal with a range of issues.