The church’s role in society

A book by US authors Robert Putnam and Shaylyn Romney Garrett had Senior Social Justice Advocate Mark Zirnsak reflecting on the church and its role in society.

Church’s agents of change

As Macarthur Uniting Church members celebrate a special anniversary next month, they are proud to belong to a congregation that embraces different faith denominations.

School’s in for relationships

Schools Engagement Co-ordinator with equipping Leadership for Mission, Paola Rojas, is looking forward to forging strong connections with Uniting Church-associated schools in Victoria and Tasmania.

Act now on Act2 Project

National Assembly General Secretary Andrew Johnson invites Uniting Church members to continue having a say in shaping the Church’s future through the Act2 Project.

Spotlight on the future

In his regular Crosslight magazine column, Moderator Rev David Fotheringham provides an update on the Faithful Futures Project.

Surveys offer vital snapshot

The results of two annual surveys to be sent out to congregations next month provide vital information around the health of the Uniting Church in Victoria and Tasmania.

Commitment to the future

Uniting AgeWell residents in Tasmania celebrated the opening of new buildings this week.

Recognition for their service

On Australia Day, we pay tribute to a number of people with Uniting Church connections who have been recognised in the annual Honours List.

Peter settles in to Tasmania

Frontier Services bush chaplain Peter Harvey is embracing his new role on Tasmania's rugged west coast.

The greatest gift of all

When Antoinette turned 80 and asked family and friends to donate money to Frontier Services rather than buy her presents, she was amazed at the level of generosity that resulted.

Connecting with community

From their op shop and coffee spot to ongoing support for Pacific Island workers and a local school music program, Uniting Church congregation members continue to make a positive contribution to the city of Bairnsdale.

A way forward without hope

Embracing hopelessness is now the only way forward towards a more just world, argues theologian and academic Miguel De La Torre.