AC gong to leading UC scholar
By Penny Mulvey Former President of the Uniting Church, Rev Professor James Haire AM, has been awarded Australia’s highest honour, the Companion (AC) of the Order of Australia in this year’s Honours List.
Filipino Christians threatened
Jimmy Liguyon, a government official and United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) member, was murdered after refusing to sign papers allowing the increase of local mining operations.
Minister to the Mission retires
Rob Evers, Wesley Mission Victoria’s CEO has acknowledged the dedication, compassion and guidance of outgoing Minister to the Mission, Rev Barbara Gayler. Ms Gayler retired in November after 10 years of service.
“The Uniting Church for me is family”
Penny Mulvey spoke with Rev Prof James Haire (pictured) on the eve of the announcement of the Australia Day 2013 Honours’ List.
Keeping the rumour of God alive
There has been disquiet in the Uniting Church for decades now about the inequities between the independent schools that carry its name and the schools in the government sector.
Seeking justice for all
By Nigel Tapp University student Laura Sykes (pictured) says she simply wants to make a difference for the world’s poor.
Introducing the new Gen Sec
Rev Dr Mark Lawrence might be new to the role of General Secretary of the Synod but he is definitely not new to the Uniting Church.
The F-word out of context: a bridge to nowhere
Some might say the F-word gets thrown around a little too easily in church. Forgiveness. Jesus taught it’s the Christian thing to do.
Jean Russel Yule (née Ward), OAM Activist, Writer, Educator 20 January 1918 – 13 October 2012
Jean Yule, a much loved elder stateswoman of the Uniting Church will be remembered as a passionate advocate for women, for her practical commitment to social justice and her literary contributions to the Presbyterian Ch
Creating is believing
By Megan Graham How often do we take time to appreciate our unique and wondrous ability to create something new? Do we value all the steps along the way – the first glimmer of an idea, the way it comes together in our mi
Childhood friends
Eleven-year-old Jemima Taylor recently travelled to India with her mother, Uniting World’s Cath Taylor, and family. Amid the poverty and hardship, she found children who wanted to play and dance – just like her.