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Tongan worship in May
The month of May is important to Tongan communities. Watching the ways diaspora communities raise children in faith points to the vitality of keeping culture and language alive for all generations.
Read MoreSupporting gender-diverse young people
Support for trans and gender-diverse young people is an increasingly common issue for congregations and faith communities, but one that many don’t feel confident with. Dr Chris Phillips has picked out some tips from working with trans and gender-diverse young people over the last few years that might be helpful.
Read MoreBubble wands make best fun
Wanting to worship outdoors on Pentecost Sunday? Sandy and her daughter show you how to make a giant bubble wand and bubble mixture to blow giant bubbles together.
Read MoreWind-powered art activity
God reveals God’s self in a strong wind in several places in the scriptures. Here’s a fun activity to help your community engage in ‘wondering questions’ as they explore why God revealed Godself in this way.
Read MoreMessy Church goes wild
In the lead up to our “Science and Faith Converse” event this week, Sandy Brodine reflects on the critical importance of wrestling with issues of science and faith, and the central role of authentic dialogue with our First Peoples around issues of land and climate.
Read MoreThe Church is dying … really?
The story of Pentecost signifies the birth of the Christian church. What can we learn about our current faith communities as we reflect on birth, death and new life?
Read MoreModerator calls for healing
Moderator Rev David Fotheringham appeared at the Yoorrook Justice Commission yesterday, pledging the Uniting Church’s support for the truth telling process around injustices suffered by Victoria’s First Peoples.
Read MoreChurches to appear at Yoorrook
Moderator Rev David Fotheringham will join Anglican and Catholic church representatives on a panel at the Yoorrook Justice Commission on Wednesday, May 1.
Read MoreFocus is on new faces
The equipping Leadership for Mission unit recently welcomed Rev David Kim and Rev Sandy Brodine to the team. David and Sandy spoke to Crosslight about what they bring to their respective roles.
Read MoreSunshine and shadows
In 2016 Paul Townsend died of a drug overdose after battling schizophrenia for nearly 20 years. His mother Mardie has written a book detailing a life of promise cut short by mental illness.
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