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
Supporting communities in Cambodia and Laos
Life lessons in Laos Would you like to share your skills with disadvantaged communities in Cambodia and Laos? Uniting Journeys will be supporting schools in Cambodia and Laos this January through the Educational Support
Is climate change a moral issue?
In his recent encyclical, Pope Francis reiterated each person’s duty to protect the environment for future generations.
Tackling tax avoidance
In recent years sophisticated tax avoidance practices have received increasing scrutiny from advocacy groups such as the Tax Justice Network.
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.