Moderator expresses concerns

Uniting Church Moderator Dan Wootton recently wrote to Prime Minister Tony Abbott to express concern over the dismantling of the Disability Discrimination Commissioner position.

Times of change

By PENNY MULVEY Most of us like certainty. We struggle with change that is imposed, unplanned or unexpected.

Acacia debt cleared

The $36.6 million debt ensuing from the closure and sale of Acacia College has been cleared. The main loan from Uniting Financial Services (UFS) was repaid in May. The early repayment has saved the Church up to $1.

Transformation planned for Wesley Lonsdale site

Artist’s impression of the development By Penny Mulvey The Uniting Church is about to embark on a significant property development that will restore its place and identity in the heart of Melbourne.

Stopping dirty money

The synod Justice and International Mission (JIM) unit has been encouraging Uniting Church members to be part of a campaign to stop money stolen from developing countries being shifted into Australia.

Public lecture: Marketization of the Bible

Image by el vacano on Flickr There is a Green Bible, a Gay and Lesbian Bible, an African Bible, an Amplified Bible, a New American Bible, a Youth Bible, a Bible in Cockney and a People’s Bible.

Growth in dementia needs cannot be ignored

Image courtesy of homecaregiverstore.com on Flickr UnitingCare Australia has voiced concern over the recent  abolition of the Dementia and Severe Behaviour Supplement.

VIC Workers March on Parliament

In a sharp contrast to the largely middle-class post-budget marches and student protest rallies in Melbourne and other Australian capitals, today’s march from Trades Hall to Parliament House was made up principally of un

Tribute to a friend

Rev Ojitha Goonetilleke More than 200 people attended a farewell lunch for Rev Ojitha Goonetilleke (pictured), who retired from full-time ministry at the end of April.