Church rallies to help bushfire-devastated areas
In partnership with Uniting Vic.Tas, our Synod continues to be actively involved in assisting communities ravaged by the current bushfires.
Wesley Church enters new era of worship and witness
The 161-year-old Wesley Church is welcoming back worshippers after a painstaking period of restoration.
On the frontline of East Gippsland bushfire defence
Longtime Bairnsdale UC member Alan Cracknell is typical of those prepared to swap their Sunday best for the yellow uniform of volunteer firefighters whenever the need arises.
First Peoples knew the creator God before colonialism
Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre Uncle Vince Ross explains how the spirituality of the First Peoples is compatible, and even complementary, to Christianity.
Turning the church back into a youth centre
The ways in which the Church engages with children has come a long way from traditional Sunday school. Now it’s a lot more fun, but still with a touch of class.
Camping in the shadow of a catastrophe
Ellaine Downie shares her experience of holidaying in Gippsland when the devastating bushfires ignited.
Double Take: Ian Brain and William Clark
Uniting Housing provides affordable accommodation to vulnerable people. We speak with outgoing CEO Ian Brain and grateful tenant, William Clark.
Double Take: Frank and Wendy Johnston
Manningham Uniting Church members and serial volunteers Frank and Wendy Johnston talk about giving back and living life to the full.
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.
Sex, sin, shame and the virgin birth
By Robyn Whitaker |
"There is no suggestion in the biblical text that consensual sex is anything other than a gift from God."
Why the Bible welcomes a gender spectrum
By Robyn Whitaker |
"We cannot simply pull a sentence or two from the Bible as if it offers the final word on sex and gender."
Jesus as a newborn baby opens us up to God’s love
By Denise Liersch |
"In the face of a tiny innocent child in need of love and protection, our own disagreements, grudges, harboured hurts and disappointments can seem petty."
Theologising across cultures
Centre for Theology & Ministry
How does culture shape and reflect belief? As Australian theologians, how can we engage more deeply with Aboriginal wisdom?
Education under Occupation – Brother Peter Bray
Welsey Church Melbourne
Brother Peter Bray, Vice-Chancellor at Bethlehem University in the Holy Land, will be speaking at Wesley Church Melbourne.
The Living People of God: Local, Global and Mission
Centre for Theology & Ministry
Come and learn a lot more about the world church – how do the challenges and joys of local church life compare with those in Asia and Africa?
