White man’s burden
While browsing at a market on the weekend, I stopped at a stall selling classic film photo-books.
East Timor ties
Rev Ian Johnston with his creations Two statues were recently constructed by retired Uniting Church minister, Rev Ian Johnston as part of an ecumenical partnership with the Catholic community in East Timor.
Award for service
John Beswick John Beswick has always been a doer rather than a talker. And it is that philosophy which saw the 77-year-old appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Australia Day awards.
School celebration
Last month, staff and students from Penleigh and Essendon Grammar gathered for a morning of celebration to say farewell to one of their beloved chaplains and induct a new chaplain into the role.
Australian Story
What Rhymes with Cars and Girls If you are a fan of Australian musician Tim Rogers, front man of the ’90s band You Am I, you will love the latest offering from the Melbourne Theatre Company.
Support for ISP regulations
By MARK ZIRNSAK Police throughout the world face a substantial challenge in stopping online child sexual abuse.
Bringing you justice
The Justice and International Mission (JIM) unit is visiting congregations throughout Victoria and Tasmania as part of its congregational-based community organising initiative.
Palm Sunday, centre stage
Cast of Stormy Waters Issues surrounding refugees and asylum seekers have inspired an unusual theatre production coming to Wesley Church on Lonsdale Street on Palm Sunday.
Class of ‘74
L – R: Elaine Oliver, John & Robyn Smith,Brian Giddings, Ton & Frida van Doorn, Bob Ridley.
The price of freedom
Chutima Sidasathian and Alan Morison Sitting alongside a convicted murderer in an overcrowded Thai prison would seem an unlikely and altogether harrowing scenario for most people.
Yarram welcomes young Tongans
A group of young men (pictured) from the Tupoa High School in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, made a big impact on the Yarram Parish over summer.
School of thought
At its February meeting, the Synod Standing Committee made significant decisions regarding the Uniting Church’s potential relationships with its 14 schools within this synod.