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Should we be raising the age?
Safety considerations for children on social media have always been an important topic. Currently, raising the age of social media access is occupying our safeguarding measures, but what are the pros and cons to consider.
Read MoreGood Sammy at Messy Church Kalamunda
Kalamunda Messy Church in Western Australia share a good news story about a collaboration with a local Uniting Church agency and their Messy Church.
Read MorePeace doves for Palestine
Rev Andreana Reale shares a simple peace action she led recently in her congregation at Murrumbeena Uniting Church.
Read MoreClimate and generations
Danny and Jenny Katzen reflect on stimulating and increasing that sense of awe and wonder of our natural world while encouraging positive behaviours to reduce our negative impact on our environment.
Read MoreNational Child Protection Week
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.
Read MoreResources for small groups
What resources are available for faith discussions? Sandy Brodine and Kelly Woods have collated a list to get us started. Â
Read MoreOnline creative gatherings
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.
Read MoreCALD Young Leaders Retreat
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.
Read MorePoppy, how do rocks grow?
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.
Read MorePicture responsible photography
Capturing the joy of children’s activities through photography is a fantastic way to showcase your child-focused program, but how do you do it safely? Josh Tuhipa-Turner from the Culture of Safety Unit tells us all we need to know to comply with UCA standards.
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