Acacia, a collective responsibility?
CIVIL wars are the most destructive of conflicts. They divide communities, friends, and families. They inflict deep and abiding wounds. Life in this synod presently feels like being in the midst of a civil war.
Tongan students sing from the soul
In July last year, the chapel at the Melbourne synod office filled with the sounds of young Tongan voices singing in harmony.
February coming events
Centenary celebration Sunday 2 February 2.30 pm Derrinallum Uniting Church A thanksgiving service followed by afternoon tea marks this momentous occasion.
February letters
In the November issue of Crosslight there was a letter claiming that the Bible spoke clearly against homosexuality.
Sounds of silence – reflections on a retreat
Driving up the dirt road to the Brahma Kumaris Spiritual Learning Centre at the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, I begin to feel quite apprehensive.
Siri-ous love
Joaquin Phoenix as Theodore Her (MA) As a director, Spike Jonze has specialised in films that have a uniquely quirky character.
Finding truth in Australia Day
A“Day of Mourning” held in the early part of last century. Leaflets warned that: “aborigines and persons of Aboriginal blood only are invited to attend.” The deepest thinking we do is metaphorical.
The price of a bargain
By Bindy Taylor The connection between clothing production and human trafficking has been one of the world’
Yurora – National Christian Youth Convention (NCYC)
“Faith is a practical thing,” Julian Hamilton, of the Methodist Church of Ireland, preached on the third day of Yuróra. “We must perform the text, and when we do God turns up.
Op Santa work recognised
Dawn Howie and Adelle Merrall Two members of the Echuca Uniting Church have been recognised fo
Sammy makes something from nothing
Redemption and renewal are at the heart of the Christian story. Creating something good from what seems worthless or unsalvageable. Building from the ashes, redeeming the scraps and the ‘waste’ of the world.