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Cosplay, church and community
Members from Sonderverse, an online community exploring different expressions of faith, were out in force at gaming event, PAX Australia 2025, in October, including Rev Will Nicholas from Newtown Uniting (St David’s).
Read MoreDriven to excellence
A long career in the law, and a stint driving buses, held Peter Byrne in good stead as he tackled a theology degree at Pilgrim Theological College.
Read MoreHousing emerges as priority
Senior Social Justice Advocate Mark Zirnsak says housing in Australia needs to be both affordable and available to everyone in the community.
Read MoreAdvent and the light of hope
As the year draws to a close, Moderator Rev Salesi Faupula’s regular Crosslight magazine column reminds us that Advent invites us to pause, breathe and remember that we are Pilgrims of the Spirit.
Read MoreDecember reflection for school boards
The Synod’s Chaplaincy and Connections unit reflects on how newness often starts at the edges, and how boards can create room for possibilities that aren’t fully formed yet.
Read MoreChaplains and the school board
A reflection on how boards can keep listening to the school’s spiritual centre without confusing who leads, who governs and who serves. In this reflection, a question arises: should a school’s chaplain sit on the board?
Read MoreLeading a school with soul
School leadership is often framed around responsibilities and outcomes, but in faith-influenced schools it also becomes a moral task.
Read MoreNovember reflection for school boards
The Synod’s Chaplaincy and Connections unit outlines a number of ways school councils and boards can connect with the characteristics of the Uniting Church.
Read MoreOctober reflection for school boards
The Synod’s Chaplaincy and Connections unit explores the important role of humility in schools leadership.
Read MoreSeptember reflection for school boards
It’s important school councils and boards create a space in which every contribution counts.
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