Muslim organisations help rebuild Christian churches
A network of Muslim organisations in the United States have raised more than $28,000 to rebuild African-American churches burnt down in the aftermath of the Charleston shootings.
Prayer vigil for asylum seekers
More than 50 people braved the cold last Sunday to pray for asylum seekers at a vigil held outside St Mark’s Uniting Church, Mornington.
The joy of baptism
No matter what your opinion of the relevance of monarchy in today’s society, the christening of the newest member of the House of Windsor over the weekend provided renewed awareness of the ceremony of baptism.
Celebrating NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week, celebrated on the first full week of July every year, is an opportunity to recognise the contributions Indigenous Australians make to this country.
July Crosslight now available
The July edition of Crosslight is now available online and in your congregations. This month’s front page is an image from a cultural diversity festival at Glen Waverley Uniting Church in May.
Singing from the same hymn book
By DEB BENNETT One of the perks of working for Crosslight is that we can venture out of our office to visit churches throughout the synod.
A Guilt Free Shop
The collapse of the Rana Plaza factory in Bangladesh on 24 April, 2013, focused the eyes of the world on conditions endured by workers in developing countries.
Washing on wheels
The first thought that springs to mind when thinking of fresh laundry and men aged in their early 20s is (perhaps unfairly) the frequent trips back home made by such boys with a week or two’s worth of dirty clothes in t
It’s OK to be Sad – Inside Out Review
Film | Inside Out | PG Review by Emmet O’Cuana The dedication that ends this film’s credits says simply – ‘This film is dedicated to our kids. Please don’t grow up. Ever.
Committing to a green future
Clean energy has come under the media spotlight in recent weeks with Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment.
Social Media Day
An increasing number of congregations are using social media to communicate with their communities.
UnitingCare ReGen expands to Narre Warren
Martin Foley MP announces a $25 million expansion to drug rehabilitation services across Victoria.