Images of hope and yearning from a detention centre
Asylum seeker Naser Moradi's evocative artwork, which he has produced while locked up in a detention centre, is on display in a free exhibition at Scots' Uniting Church.
President invites UCA members to join Climate Strike
National Assembly President Deidre Palmer is urging UCA members to take part in the Global Climate Strike on Friday 20 September 2019.
Wesley Trigg – not just a boy from the bush
Julie Perrin tells how Wesley Trigg's long journey of faith began with an encounter of the divine on a lonely gravel road.
John Cox Q&A – being safe church is everyone’s business
Rev John Cox is the inaugural Director of the Uniting Church in Australia’s National Safe Church Unit. He shares some thoughts on his new role.
Church must speak out to support Hong Kong’s last stand
The international church must speak up to defend Hong Kong's future and freedom of religion, writes Tim Lam.
More than hymns – songs to swell the spirit
Music has been synonymous with religious worship for centuries but Gospel music is not the only format giving rise to God. Popular music continues to spread the word.
UCA backs mandatory reporting laws for ministers
Moderator Denise Liersch has spoken out in support of making it mandatory for ministers of religion to report child abuse.
Israel Folau case raises questions of hire purpose
Rev Claire Dawe asks "what are we saying to the wider community when we accept the fee from a group that appears to be opposed to what we claim to represent?"
Why we should shun Israel Folau’s fear-based theology
Robyn Whitaker explains the UCA approach to the Bible which focuses on interpretation through love and compassion. "We do not proof text nor scare people into faith.
How Sally Goldner found the freedom to be herself
Imagine being born into the wrong body. Imagine spending 30 years not knowing who you really are. Only then can you start to understand Sally Goldner’s strength.
International Youth Day and unleashing unlimited potential
Bradon French writes about the possibilities of education and amplifying the voice of young people, also why you might buy a donut on International Youth Day.
Tender acts of mercy allowed us to be there for Bronwen
In our June edition we profiled author Julie Perrin who had written a collection of stories on the theme of grace. We invited you to share your stories of a similar nature. What follows is one of those responses.