South Sudanese minister dismayed by crime focus
Uniting Church minister and South Sudanese refugee Rev Paul Dau has backed comments by UCA President Stuart McMillan criticising media and political commentary on African youth crime.
Tassie calling a Pryor commitment
Developing lay leadership will be an important focus for Rohan Pryor when he moves to Tasmania later this year to take up the role of synod liaison minister.
Alistair inspired for year of challenge
Rev Alistair Macrae believes his congregation and the wider church will face some big challenges this year.
Congress Christmas blessings
Uniting Aboriginal & Islander Christian Congress Chairperson Rev Dennis Corowa shares a Christmas message.
Prayer for Melbourne
Moderator Sharon Hollis has offered the following prayer in the wake of Thursday's deliberate running down of pedestrians in Melbourne's CBD.
Jungle all the way
We ask our teenage reviewer to give her verdict on holiday family film Jumanji-Welcome to the Jungle
Placing education at the centre of synod life
Dr Sean Winter says major changes in synod's education and training structures are aimed at fostering integration and innovation.
Climate plans often fall short, UCA Funds CEO says
UCA Funds Management Chief Executive Officer Michael Walsh admits he is sceptical about the results achieved when investment institutions add their name to action plans which tackle issues such as climate change.
Reunion a twin blessing in Tassie
A Tasmanian minister has had an unlikely reunion with the family of twin girls he baptised in a refugee camp in Malaysia.
Friday Forum – When Christmas is a season of loss
For this week's Friday Forum we talk to Richmond UC minister Sally Douglas about the pain of Christmas.