‘Out Into the Cold – Where to Now? ’
“Our concern centres on the fact that the apparent rehabilitation of Mr Chan and Mr Sukumaran was not taken into account. Rehabilitation is a fundamental aspect of successful prison systems.
Putting the ‘G’ into OMG
By Dan Wootton The other morning as I headed down the hill in the dark, I felt something silently whiz past my face. I walked on, and as the dim light marginally improved, it happened again.
Home is where the heart is
By Ben Grundy The plight of refugees and asylum seekers can be an exasperating issue for those who campaign for just and humane policies towards people displaced by war and persecution.
Serving Springvale
Nyuok G. By Ben Grundy Like most churches Springvale Uniting Church has longstanding ties with its local community.
Senator Christine Milne moves on
By Nigel Tapp Six years as a boarder at St Mary’s College in Hobart taught Christine Milne of the need for people with skills to give back to their community.
Images of hope
This month, John Vander Reest will celebrate 50 years since his ordination as a minister in the church.
Evaporating Borders – review
Film | Evaporating Borders | R Review by Tim Lam Evaporating Borders opens with an image of the Mediterranean Sea. Tens of thousands of asylum seekers cross the Mediterranean every year to find refuge in Europe.
Building Harmony through cricket and song
By Larry Marshall Uniting Through Faiths (a Commission for Mission project) organised the second annual Sri Lankan Harmony Day on 28 March at Wesley College in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.
Essie Tremewen: the heart and soul of The Grove
21/10/1920 – 5/5/2015 Obituary by David Lord Essie Tremewen was the matriarch of The Grove Uniting Church – that is not in doubt.
School’s service at Aitken College
Aitken College families and friends recently gathered for their monthly Sunday worship at school. The service included a pet blessing service and was followed by a picnic lunch.
70 years of ordination
Family and friends joined the congregation at Glen Waverley Uniting Church on 26 April to recognise and celebrate 70 years (to the day) of ordination to the ministry in the Presbyterian and Uniting Church for Rev Bill M