Road to recovery
After-effects of the destruction wrought by Typhoon Haiyan, in the Philippines, continues to be felt throughout the region. Latest reports suggest that, in total, 13.25 million people have been affected, with 4.
“We really thank the Uniting Church.”
Pastor Berlin Guerrero and Mylene Christmas this year will be a bit happier for Pastor Berlin Guerrero and his wife Mylene.
Church sales proceeding
Two of the properties listed for divestment in the Uniting our future program were sold to their tenants late last month. Many more on the divestment list are expected to be sold this month.
Compassion fatigue
The World Health Organization has classified the typhoon a category 3 disaster, marking it as being on par with the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and the Haiti earthquake in 2010.
New committee to keep a watchful eye on finances
In the wake of the failure of projects such as the Acacia College development at Mernda, the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania has taken a tangible step to improve its governance model with the formation of a Finance Commit
Time to be heard
Stuffed bear given as a Christmas present to a child in Orana Methodist Home, Melbourne, Victoria 1960s. Soon after it was taken away without explanation. Image courtesy of Jeanette Blick.
Education a lasting legacy
Adela in class at Charbagh-E-Safa Girls High School in Jalalabad Australia’s main military base throughout the Afghanistan occupation, Tarin Kowt, will be formally handed over to Afghan security mid-December and 800 troo
UC joins alcohol policy coalition
The Uniting Church was recently invited to join the Victorian Alcohol Policy Coalition. The VicTas synod will join several organisations campaigning to reduce alcohol misuse in the community.
Coming events
Act for Peace photograph exhibition Sunday 1 December, 2.00 pm Williamstown Uniting Church, Electra Street Come and see what your Christmas Bowl donation accomplishes.
21st Century Gospels
Michael Sheen as The Teacher Dave McKean is a man who wears many hats. Artist, film-maker, musician, photographer, his career has skipped across several mediums.