Colac’s rollercoaster experience of COVID-19
Colac escaped relatively unharmed during the first lockdown in Victoria. But that wasn’t the case second time around. Here’s what happened next.
Why we should seek happiness through helping others
Moderator Denise Liersch encourages us to find our way through difficult times by turning our focus to others around us, knowing we are part of a community, turning our hearts and love toward each other.
How AgeWell has kept residents safe from COVID-19
Uniting AgeWell has managed to keep its clients and residents safe and supported through the deadly pandemic. Here's how.
Why Sri Lanka’s Tamil refugees need your support
Why Sri Lanka’s Tamil refugees and asylum seekers seek your support to help them avoid further persecution.
Road trauma memorial opens in Geelong
A memorial honouring those who have lost their lives or been injured on Victorian roads has been unveiled on the Geelong waterfront.
Write of Passage: Rev (Deacon) Wendy Elson
"Jesus tells us that the Spirit has ordained him (and us) to hold people in their brokenness, to give priority to feeding and liberating, healing to the hurting and disadvantaged," Wendy writes.
Rev Dr Margaret Mayman: minister, mother and advocate
All things being equal, St Michael’s new minister would have lived a less public life. But things are never equal, as this social justice advocate knows all too well.
What has COVID-19 taught us about connection?
Moderator Denise Liersch writes “the constant surprise is finding God is at work sparking off new shoots of growth and opening up new possibilities, sometimes in ways we may have been resisting for years.
Sex and the Bible: Jione Havea Q&A
Jione Havea teaches Sex & The Bible at Pilgrim Theological College. Why? Because there’s a lot to explore and explain and many people “dirtify” the subject.
Double Take: Robyn Whitaker and Fran Barber
Rev Dr Robyn Whitaker and Rev Fran Barber have been friends for 25 years. In that time they have shared a lot of things – including a wedding dress. They now share a podcast to help resource people in ministry.
How can youth ministry spark joy?
"If our ministries with young people embrace the opportunities joy presents, it must be reflected within the life of our wider church," Bradon French writes.
Heather Ackland retires after 36 years
Heather Ackland started her career juggling figures and ended it trying to figure out ways to help congregations with their missional work.