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.
Uniting Journeys to Sri Lanka
The Commission for Mission will be hosting a Uniting Journeys tour to Sri Lanka in October this year.
Sri Lankan Harmony Concert
Sri Lankan voices will unite in harmony for the ConChord Choir concert in Melbourne.
Changing hearts and minds: Go Back To Where You Came From review
TV | Go Back To Where You Came From Review by Tim Lam It has been three years since Go Back To Where You Came From last appeared on Australian television.
Cecil: a signpost on conservation
The recent outcry following the killing of a Zimbabwean lion has highlighted shifting attitudes towards conservation and animal rights.
Adam Goodes – The Roar of the Crowd
By Deb Bennett Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress member Rhanee Tsetsakos is an Adnyamathanha* woman from South Australia.
Trafficking report
The latest Trafficking in Persons Report has renewed the focus on international efforts to combat human trafficking and modern-day slavery.