Synod day one – recap
Day one of Synod kicked off with a welcome by new Moderator Rev Denise Liersch. What followed was a mix of reports, proposals, Bible study, reflections and other activities, such as Choose Your Own Adventure.
Moderator urges Church to explore new ways of worship
Denise Liersch says “don’t cling to the status quo … look for where the Spirit of God is at work in unexpected places and ways”.
Sharon Hollis calls for LGBTI debate to reflect God’s grace
Sharon Hollis Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania Moderator Rev Sharon Hollis says all discussions around sexuality and Christian belief should be anchored in recognition that all people are children of a lovin
Leading questions for Moderator Sharon Hollis
In her final interview with Crosslight as Moderator, Sharon Hollis tells why the Church needs to take risks and the surprising thing that made her come home and think "that's a good day's work".
Why Christians disagree over the Israel Folau saga
Geoff Thompson weighs in on the debate surrounding Israel Folau's sacking.
Moderator Sharon Hollis signs off with a message of hope
In her last Crosslight column as Moderator, Sharon Hollis reflects on the past three years and looks to the future.
Two views on Voluntary Assisted Dying and the Church
Victoria's Voluntary Assisted Dying Act came into effect on 19 June. Here are two contrasting opinions on what our Church's response should be.
Voluntary Assisted Dying the big issue for Synod 2019
Mark Lawrence is getting ready for his fourth Synod as general secretary.
Moderator Denise Liersch takes up her leading role
Denise Liersch talks about her approach to being Moderator and what her prayers and hopes for the church are.
Diep Tran and Trang Vo’s epic refugee escape – Double Take
In 1983, Diep Tran and her niece Trang Vo fled to Australia in fear of their lives, but the journey was just as hazardous. We present their remarkable stories to honour Refugee Week on 16-22 June.
Plenty of neat lessons at Messy Church conference
Synod representatives who attended the recent Messy Church International Conference in the UK have come back inspired and excited by the growing movement.
Breakfast with Jesus is food for the soul – Write of Passage
Rev Sally Douglas reflects on why chapter 21 of John's Gospel takes her breath away and weighs in on the debate surrounding it.