Letters to the editor – August 2018
Letters to the editor from the August 2018 edition of Crosslight.
Business cycle
When it comes to restoring, selling and giving away bikes, Peter Daly means business.
Rite connections
Uniting Church member Cath James believes marking life’s transitions for children and young people can be a vital part of keeping them involved in faith communities.
More than a place to stay
Over the coldest 13 weeks of winter, seven churches in the Lilydale area take turns once a week to host people experiencing homelessness.
Making mentoring matter
Kids Hope Australia (KHA) partners churches with local primary schools to find mentors for children.
Illustrated Bible
Review by Tyson and Evie Robinson Book | Mystic Bible | Alexandra Sangster Tyson (aged 13): Mystic Bible, by Alexandra Sangster, is a children’s book about the story of Jesus.
Freedom to Decide on Marriage
The 15th Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia has agreed to hold two equal and distinct views on marriage to honour the diversity of Christian belief among its members.
Sharon Hollis named as UCA President-elect
Rev Sharon Hollis was announced as the Uniting Church in Australia President-elect at the 15th Assembly on Thursday morning.
Natural wonder
Nicke Mattiske reviews The Wasp and the Orchid: the Remarkable Life of Australian Naturalist Edith Coleman by Danielle Clode
July 2018 Crosslight out now
In the July edition of Crosslight, hear from young Christian couples about faith and relationships, read letters from the Holy Land and more.
Love biblically
Marcella and Tjokro. Photo by Joshua Chan. TIM LAM Marcella Purnama remembers a piece of advice she received at her sister’s wedding eight years ago. “My uncle said, ‘don’t get married too early.