Pilgrim students recognised at valedictory service
Pilgrim Theological College farewelled 44 departing students, six of whom were exiting candidates for ministry, at a Valedictory Service on 31 October.
Korea celebrations kick off with Pilgrim visit
The Presbyterian Church of Korea visited CTM as part of their Australian tour celebrating the 130th anniversary of Australian Mission to Korea.
UCA submission on new religious discrimination laws
The UCA has called for changes to the proposed Religious Discrimination Bill to ensure the legislation will not override other human rights or existing protections from discrimination.
Double Take: Anne Warren and Alison Overeem
Kingston Uniting Church member Anne Warren and Leprena Centre Manager Alison Overeem talk about their friendship and walking together as First and Second Peoples.
My life as a prison chaplain – Deborah Kottek Q&A
Rev Deborah Kottek spends a lot of time behind bars but doesn’t see the high walls, barbed wire and handcuffs. Instead, she sees people, humanity and hope. People worth helping.
Using church property to build mission work
To grasp fresh opportunities sometimes you need to let go of what you have. Manningham and Ballarat are benefitting from the sale of underutilised assets.
Samuel Manhom: How I survived war, famine and crocodiles
Samuel Manhom spent his first 24 years surrounded by civil war. But the former Lost Boy has finally found a place to call home.
Joan Wright Howie’s SWell art of spiritual expression
If you’re religious you’re spiritual, but the reverse doesn’t necessarily apply. Joan Wright Howie is interested in the space that overlaps.
Laura Mazza: I won’t let depression defeat me
Depression can strike anyone, any time, anywhere – something Laura Mazza knows only too well. But this mother of three is determined to fight back.
Why we must reject consumerist culture
By Sally Douglas |
"Rejecting consumerist culture – with its accouterments of accumulating, achieving and being seen and liked – may be the work of a lifetime. But it is worth it."
Why we must look after our environment
By Denise Liersch |
"We’re all interconnected. Even small changes can have big effects on other parts of the ecosystem. Tiny things can play an important role in keeping the system healthy."
Church must speak out to support Hong Kong’s last stand
By Tim Lam |
"The church in Australia – and globally - has largely remained silent as the people of Hong Kong struggle against the ever-tightening noose of the Chinese Communist Party."
Space for story: The Wounded Healer
Riddells Creek Uniting Church
Do you need some story nurture? Would you like to dedicate some undistracted time to dwelling, soaking and basking in story? Well-crafted words can speak to the soul and call forth new awareness. Join us on a Storytelling Retreat. 2019…
