God’s grace in all contexts

This month Crosslight welcomes Rev Claire Dawe, minister at Chelsea Parish (Edithvale, Chelsea and Carrum).

Learning together with a digital generation

The average age of the Ocean Grove Uniting Church congregation may be 74 years old, but that hasn’t stopped them from experimenting with new ways to make worship more accessible for younger generations.

The seduction of cyberspace

Whether it is the fear of cyberbullying or concern for the addictive allure of online gaming, many parents and grandparents can find themselves in unchartered waters as they strive to guide their children safely through

60 years of love

Elwyn and Frances Seen’s marriage did not begin under the easiest of circumstances.

New York stories

Brandon Stanton, creator of the famous 'Humans of New York' social media sites, hit Melbourne last month to a full house.

Synod Snaps – March 2018

The March 2018 synod snaps feature photos from Pancake Day, a harvest thanksgiving display, a retiring librarian and more.

An even bigger Pancake Day stir

A TV news item provided the inspiration Barry Schofield was looking for to shake up St Leonard’s Brighton Beach Uniting Church Pancake Day formula.

Making miracles

Nick Mattiske reviews 'Miracles: A Very Short Introduction' by Yujin Nagasawa.

Not quite down the tubes

Darkest Hour is an account of Winston Churchill's early days as Prime Minister, as Nazi Germany swept across Western Europe.

Walk for refugees

As refugee advocates prepare for this year’s Palm Sunday Walk for Justice for Refugees, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the fate of those left behind on Manus and Nauru.

The promise of new life

The rainbow reassures us that God loves us no matter what and that no Lenten discipline can make God love us more than God already does.