Led by the Lord's Light
I was recently blessed with the opportunity of a lifetime - representing the Uniting Church in Australia at the Asian Ecumenical Youth Assembly (AEYA). I joined 350 young Christians from across 36 countries in Manado, Indonesia from April 6-13 2018.
Not Just Jobs and Growth
Every May in Canberra, as winter hibernation begins, the nation’s capital comes alive as commentators descend on Parliament House to hear the Treasurer’s reading of the Federal Budget.
Service Prompts Federal Promise on Seasonal Workers
Federal Workplace Minister Craig Laundy has promised direct consultation with local Pacific communities on a controversial guest worker scheme after attending a service at Strathfield-Homebush Uniting Church in Sydney’s inner-west.
Remembering Lives Lost in Australian Fields
The Uniting Church in Australia is hosting an ecumenical Service of Lament to mourn Pacific guest workers who’ve died or been injured in the Australian horticultural sector.
Vale Jill Ruzbacky
On behalf of the Assembly we extend our love and prayers to Rob, Jill’s family and her colleagues in the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania.
Guiding the Next Generation
Over 50 people across cultures and generations came together for the Intercultural Next Generation Conference at Cannington Uniting Church in Perth’s southern suburbs from 23-26 March.
Dignity not Destitution for People Seeking Asylum
Thousands of people who have come to Australia seeking asylum are now at risk of losing access to critical services and basic financial support under new Government changes.
Taking the Bible Seriously
I’ve been listening to a fascinating conversation between Old Testament and Biblical Studies scholar Pete Enns and well-known pastor, writer and theologian Brian McLaren (You can download the full podcast at https://peteenns.com/podcast/).
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Taking the ecumenical lead
Emerging young leader Siosiana Tangi is off to Indonesia to represent the Uniting Church at the Christian Conference of Asia’s Asian Ecumenical Youth Assembly from April 6-13.
Amazing Grace at Easter
The President of the Uniting Church in Australia Stuart McMillan has used his annual Easter message to encourage Australians to show ‘amazing grace’ in resolving conflict in our lives and our world.
Modern Mission & Evangelism
I was blessed to represent the Uniting Church in Australia at the World Council of Churches’ conference on World Mission and Evangelism in Arusha, Tanzania.
Hope for Refugees
On Palm Sunday 25 March 2018, thousands of people around Australia will join marches in support of justice for refugees and asylum seekers.