125 years at Montrose
Members and friends, both past and present, celebrated 125 years of worship at the Montrose Uniting Church in November last year.
Rebuild begins in Tonga following Cyclone Ian
Rev Siotame Paletu’a thought the worst was over when Cyclone Ian’s Tongan rampage seemed to come to an end after a couple of hours on 11 January. But, as quickly as the winds died down they sprung up again.
A new edge to the web of learning
Between 12 and 14 of November, the Centre for Theology and Ministry conducted its annual Preaching and Ministry conference, preparing ministers and worship leaders for working with the lectionary cycle for the approachin
The multi-talented face of multi-faith
In December, three poets of different faiths entertained and challenged synod staff over a special lunch to celebrate diversity through Slam Poetry.
New clarity to baggage-laden words
The word ‘evangelism’ is returning to the Uniting Church’s lexicon, with a national conference dedicating an entire program to mission and evangelism scheduled for Adelaide in March.
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.