Synod 2013
A FLASH mob, poetry readings and laughter about our cultural idiosyncrasies were among the highlights of a significant Synod meeting that decided by agreement to support special circumstances to ensure the financial sust
A journey to other sacred spaces
By April Robinson and Larry Marshall Uniting Through Faiths – Synod of UCA ON a warm sun-kissed autumnal day, we head out to the seaside at Frankston.
Cheer up, it’s not all bad
I’VE just finished class. It’s nearly 3 pm. Wednesdays are always busy – university from 9 am to 3 pm and I won’t be home until 9:45 pm tonight.
Learning for life
I AM currently studying at Australian Catholic University, where I find myself as the only non-school teacher in a room of teachers and the only non-Catholic in a room of Catholics.
Anzac and Synod 2013
Thanks AS a mover of the original synod proposal in 2011, my thanks to Mark Zirnsak and other committee members for the production of the report on Afghanistan, with its careful suggestions about developing a just peace.
There’s no place like home
‘Oh, but anyway, Toto, we’re home. Home! And this is my room, and you’re all here.
Let them be seen
Hidden People Review by Andrew Juma OF THE major pandemics afflicting the world, leprosy is probably the one forgotten by mainstream society.
Slapstick genius
One Man, Two Guvnors By Richard Bean, Arts Centre Melbourne Playhouse until 22 June Review by Penny Mulvey Owain Arthur ONE Man, Two Guvnors is pure old fashioned, slapstick comedy exquisitely performed.
Trading places
Holy Switch Compass ABC1 Review by Larry Marshall WOULD you swap your Christian home for two weeks and step into the shoes of a Hindu, a Buddhist, a Muslim or a Jew? Are you adventurous enough to discover the unknown an
Art with heart
WESLEY Fire and Clay is a social enterprise and disability day program of Wesley Mission Victoria, which provides supported employment opportunities for up to 41 people living with a disability.
Two principals
ANDY Müller was installed as the new principal of Launceston’s Scotch Oakburn College, a Uniting Church day and boarding school Andrew Barr following his installation at Geelong College for boys and girls in April.