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.
The harsh reality of having no place to call your own
Homelessness Week (4-10 August) is a time for us to stop and think about what life is like living on the street, particularly as temperatures continue to plummet.
Moderator’s pastoral letter on Voluntary Assisted Dying response
This pastoral letter from Moderator Denise Liersch was sent to congregations in Victoria and Tasmania following Synod's decision on how to respond to Victoria's Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation.
Why churches must change to stay alive – Mat Harry Q&A
New & Renewing Communities Catalyst Rev Mat Harry says churches need to take the initiative and cross the threshold into other people’s worlds.
How literally should we take each word in the Bible?
It took 1000 years to write, has myriad authors and everyone has an opinion on it. Two millennia on, it continues to drive contemporary commentary and, in doing so, divide opinion. So how should we interpret it - literally or figuratively? Or both?
Tender acts of mercy allowed us to be there for Bronwen
"Bronwen recently told me if she could have her life over again she would not change a thing. And neither would I. Those difficult years were so filled with love, compassion and grace that it actually became a high point of my life."
Church must speak out to support Hong Kong’s last stand
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The international church must speak up to defend Hong Kong's future and freedom of religion, writes Tim Lam.
Why we should shun Folau’s fear-based theology
By Robyn Whitaker |
"A UCA approach to the Bible asks us to do the harder work of interpretation through an awareness of history and culture, as well as with love and compassion. We do not proof text nor scare people into faith."
International Youth Day and unleashing unlimited potential
By Bradon French |
"I hope that we might honour International Youth Day by acknowledging the place and potential of young people around the world and around the corner."
Abuse survivor Holly Taylor’s long mental health struggle
Holly Taylor is a high-flying bio-medicine student with a brilliantly bright future but only a few years ago she was such a danger to herself that she couldn't shower without being watched.
Former TV reporter Jane Phelan takes it one step at a time
When Jane Phelan woke from a stroke she had lost the ability to walk or talk. But then she found God – again – and hasn’t looked back.
How Sally Goldner found the freedom to be herself
Imagine being born into the wrong body. Imagine spending 30 years not knowing who you really are. Only then can you start to understand Sally Goldner’s strength.
Art of Belief
Centre for Theology & Ministry
Gain a greater understanding of the impact European and Aboriginal traditions of art have had on Australian Christianity, drawing specifically on the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria.
