A rollicking band of pirates

pirates perfomers                                     One would think that pirates have little relevance in Uganda.

Real love

Love Made Real – David Hodges’ Service to the Church and Community Review by David Flowers This book traces the parish life and work of Rev David Hodges AM from 1968 to 1983 at the Toorak Uniting Church (TUC).

Hope and hardship: the gift of clean water

Two weeks ago I was in Papua New Guinea visiting a UnitingWorld water and sanitation project in a picturesque village at the eastern-most point of the mainland.

Biddulph returns

Steve Biddulph (pictured) – world-renowned family psychologist and the best-selling author of Secrets of Happy Children, Raising Boys, The New Manhood and now Raising Girls – will be a guest speaker at two events to be h

UnitingWorld welcomes Rob

The Uniting Church in Australia’s Assembly Standing Committee has approved Mr Rob Floyd’s appointment as UnitingWorld’s next national director.

Dunolly Op Shop celebrates 20 years

THE Dunolly Uniting Church community recently celebrated our Op Shop’s 20th birthday. Just over 20 years ago the church council was considering our financial position.

Gathering in artful abundance

At the 2012 Tasmania presbytery gathering, Artfull Faith project coordinator Christina Rowntree led attendees in reflecting on abundant life, creativity and joy through artistic expression.

Light one candle: Zimbabwe’s young leaders

Young leaders from all over Zimbabwe meeting recently at training workshops held by the Methodist Church of Zimbabwe in Harare. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that.” – Dr Martin Luther King.

Palm Sunday protests

Thousands took to the streets on Palm Sunday, throughout the country, to speak out against current refugee and asylum seeker policies.

May 2014 letters

Last month I was baptised at Ballarat Central Uniting Church, where I have been attending Sunday worship for over a year. On that day, I was asked why I choose to be baptised, a commitment I do not take lightly.