The business of church
Some years ago I worked for a Christian international relief and development organization. It was a privilege to visit partners, to sit with them and break bread, observe projects and gather stories.
Faith for the future
As the Uniting our future program enters the relocation and resettlement phase, some congregations are facing the reality of leaving much-loved churches.
Breaking bad habits
Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad The phenomenal success of television show Breaking Bad has cast a spurious light on the world of methamphetamines.
Healing the broken parts of us
Hugo Weaving and Don Hany with Healing co-stars mark Leonard Winter and Xavier Samuel How does someone move on after doing something horrible to another person, or even ending a person’s life? How does someone rebuild a
Last days of the lucky country?
Although criticized for an apparent lack of cohesive direction, the March in March protests were, if nothing else, a telling barometer of the growing dissatisfaction of public life in Australia.
Why I broke the law
On Monday 11 church leaders and members – from Uniting, Anglican, Baptist and other denominations – staged a sit-in at the WA electoral office of Julie Bishop to protest the cruel treatment of children in immigration det
Travelling south
Michelle Cook her son Zane and husband James Rev Deacon Michelle Cook has gone from one of the countr
A win for women
Wadjda (PG) Wadjda is the first feature film shot entirely in Saudi Arabia, a country where cinemas are not permitted. Director Haifaa Al Mansour is also the nation’s first female filmmaker.
Neighbourhood Watch
Image by Jeff Busby Review by Penny Mulvey MTC Sumner Theatre until 26 April Robyn Nevin has been a giant in Australian theatre for as long as I can remember.
School chaplains update
The 2014 school year is well and truly underway. Many Uniting Church school chaplains are busying themselves in new roles, while others are moving on after many years of committed service.
The gift of being UnitingWorld National Director
Kerry and Berlin Guerrero In April I conclude seven years as National Director of UnitingWorld