740 years of worship
Back row Bertha Missen (91), Alex Wallis (90 in October), Joan Carr (91) and Jean Lindsay (90). Front row May Porter (90), Gwen Riddett (97), Eileen Taverner (100) and Coral Whimpey (91).
Faithfull expressions
Each year many from around the life of the church gather for a time of theological reflection, study and creative activities under the banner of Wisdom’s Feast.
The future of peacemaking
Pax Christi has played a significant role in peacemaking efforts, such as public demonstrations speaking out against a range of social issues for more than 40 years.
International concerns
The Uniting Church in Australia has expressed its deep concern at the continuing persecution of Christian minorities throughout the Middle East, particularly in Iraq and Syria.
‘We’ll Love Muslims 100 years’
Faith leaders come together in support of Australia’s Muslim community Uniting Church leaders from across Australia joined interfaith and ecumenical friends last month in a statement of solidarity with Australia’s Muslim
New UnitingCare director
By Chip Henriss The Commission for Mission has welcomed the arrival of the new director of UnitingCare Victoria and Tasmania, Stephanie Lagos (pictured).
AgeWell farewell
Uniting AgeWell recently farewelled outgoing executive director Sharon Donovan (pictured). Ms Donovan served in the position since 2011 and oversaw implementation of many aspects of the AgeWell philosophy.
More pressure needed on pokies
Micaiah-Koh-on-Flickr Earlier this year Uniting Church members wrote letters to the Victorian
Movement & Rest
The forthcoming Synod meeting will be held at La Trobe University in Bundoora from 19-24 September. The theme for the meeting is Movement & Rest: signs of God in us.
A welcome rejection of bigotry
Provisions that protect the community from racial hatred remain in place, for now, following the Federal Government’s announcement to shelve plans to amend Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act.
Passion with a purpose
By Audrey Schueren A record turnout of more than 150 people attended the Justice and International Mission (JIM) unit’s 2014 convention on Saturday 9 August.
Boyhood’s memory
Ellar Coltrane and Ethan Hawke in Boyhood MOVIE l Boyhood l M It seems again that it is time to learn, In this untiring, crumbling place of growth To which, for the time being, I return.