Andrew Humphries, Author at Uniting Church in Australia. Synod of Victoria and Tasmania

Pastoral letter on Treaty

By Andrew Humphries | September 5, 2024 |

Following his recent pastoral letter on the publication of the Synod’s submission to the Yoorrook Justice Commission, Moderator Rev David Fotheringham has written a second letter to introduce a Statement in Support of Treaty that has now been released by the Synod Standing Committee.

National Child Protection Week

By Andrew Humphries | September 3, 2024 |

September 1-7 marks National Child Protection Week, with the theme: ‘Every conversation matters’. Conversations are powerful tools to keep children and young people safe and well.

Resources for small groups

By Andrew Humphries | September 2, 2024 |

What resources are available for faith discussions? Sandy Brodine and Kelly Woods have collated a list to get us started.

Online creative gatherings

By Andrew Humphries | September 2, 2024 |

Would you like to gather online with other creative people? Across October 4-6, How Great Thou Art is running and there are opportunities to gather online for creativity and gaming.

CALD Young Leaders Retreat

By Andrew Humphries | September 2, 2024 |

Feast of Faith is a 2nd Gen CALD Young Leaders Retreat happening from September 20-22. This retreat is a weekend where we will focus on enriching, equipping and empowering our CALD young leaders.

Poppy, how do rocks grow?

By Andrew Humphries | September 1, 2024 |

Children notice what we’re passionate about and are natural mimics. We won’t have answers to all their questions, but we can applaud them for asking and commit to discovering things together. Mike and Cathie Clarke reflect on ways grandparents can help their grandchildren grow in their love of God, and God’s creation.

Pastoral letter on Yoorrook

By Andrew Humphries | August 29, 2024 |

Moderator Rev David Fotheringham has written a pastoral letter following the Yoorrook Justice Commission’s decision to allow the Synod to release its submission to the Commission.

Pen to paper seals deal

By Andrew Humphries | August 23, 2024 |

Launceston North Uniting Church Minister Rev Caro Field has written a wonderful article about the special relationship between the Tasmanian Chin Christian Church and LNUC and the Presbytery of Tasmania.