Moderator’s bushfire pastoral letter and prayers
Synod of Victoria and Tasmania Moderator Rev Denise Liersch has updated her pastoral letter in response to the catastrophic bushfires.
Jesus as a newborn baby opens us up to God’s love
Moderator Denise Liersch reflects on how God coming to us as a newborn breaks down our barriers and opens us up to healing and reconciliation.
UCA backs mandatory reporting laws for ministers
Moderator Denise Liersch has spoken out in support of making it mandatory for ministers of religion to report child abuse.
Synod 2019 tackles issues tough and transformational
Synod 2019 members gathered in early July for four days of deep discussion on a variety of topics, some very polarising.
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”.