Champion for social justice
With a Bible in one hand and newspaper in the other, Uniting Church Deacon Rev Sandy Boyce continues the fight against injustice.
Time to tackle forced labour
In his regular Crosslight magazine column, Senior Social Justice Advocate Mark Zirnsak explains how the Synod is playing a role in raising awareness around the issue of forced labour.
Spotlight on social justice
Senior Social Justice Advocate Mark Zirnsak tells Crosslight magazine of the important social justice resolutions passed at the recent Synod meeting.
Sharing wealth and goodwill
Senior Social Justice Advocate Mark Zirnsak believes the redistribution of wealth could create more peace, joy and goodwill in the world.
Trip raises awareness
The potential harm facing children in the digital age was discussed during a recent visit to Tasmania by Senior Social Justice Advocate Mark Zirnsak and Australian Federal Police officer Kate Fitzpatrick.
Food and social justice
Senior Social Justice Advocate Mark Zirnsak writes that it's time to take on food corporations over their lack of concern about the damage their products are doing.
Marion makes a difference
Manningham UC member Marion Bailes is strongly committed to helping refugees and asylum seekers make a home for themselves in their adopted country.
Ten days and counting
The Synod's Justice and International Mission cluster is driving a campaign to ensure NDIS patients receive the support and accommodation they need as quickly as possible.
On the side of the underdog
Heathmont Minister Brendan Byrne believes the fight against inequality in society is a cause that must be taken up by us all.
Vehicle for change
Synod Senior Social Justice Advocate Mark Zirnsak is driving the campaign to raise awareness about Uber and Uber Eats' exploitative business practices which negatively impact its drivers and delivery riders.
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.