Topics of interest at Assembly
This month, members of the Uniting Church will meet in Perth for the 14th national triennial Assembly meeting. More than 60 reports and proposals will be considered by Assembly throughout the six days.
Called to our diversity
This month, the moderator has given his column to Rev Professor Andrew Dutney, who steps down from the role as UCA president at this month’s national Assembly meeting.
Sowing seeds of hope
By DEB BENNETT Last year, Crosslight brought you the story of an orphanage in Zimbabwe that holds a special place in the hearts of some of our Uniting Church community.
Theological diversity within the Uniting Church in Australia
By Rev Prof Andrew Dutney Theological diversity is a sign of health in the Uniting Church. That’s because the UCA was never intended to be anything more or less than ‘Christian’.
Warm hearts in Tasmania
UnitingCare Tasmania and the Bendigo Bank have praised the generosity of hundreds of Tasmanians who donated winter goods to help those doing it tough stay a little warmer this winter.
Life and Death
TV | Death: A Series About Life | PG Review by Tim Lam When I was a child, death seemed simple and straightforward. I was taught that once you die you go to heaven.
Timeless tale
Book | The Songs of Jesse Adams | Peter McKinnon Review by Deb Bennett Author Peter McKinnon follows in the footsteps of a long line of writers in re-imagining the life of Jesus in fiction.
Action on pokies
The Victorian InterChurch Gambling Taskforce has launched a postcard campaign calling on the Victorian government to tackle pokies reform.
From multi to intercultural
The Uniting Church in Australia has been committed to being a multicultural Church for the past 30 years.
Beanie bonanza
By Ben Grundy The High Street Uniting Church in Frankston recently held its annual fete with a new addition to the festivities. This year’s fete included the inaugural ‘Great Frankston Beanie Challenge’ exhibition.
George Town uniting church at forefront of local ecumenism
Karina Zanchetta cannot hide a laugh when she explains that, while a member of the George Town Uniting Church she represents the Catholics on the local ecumenical body because her husband, Renato, is on the local Cathol
Celebrations at Grovedale
Stringed instruments, food and guided tours were all part of the festivities at the Grovedale Uniting Church recently, with the official opening of UnitingCare Geelong’s new operations centre on the grounds of the Grove