Features
Access all areas on disability
As disability awareness increases, Victorian and Tasmanian Uniting Church congregations are embracing the need to provide better access for those with disabilities.
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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.
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Camping in the shadow of a catastrophe
Ellaine Downie shares her experience of holidaying in Gippsland when the devastating bushfires ignited.
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Write of Passage: Rev Susan Malthouse-Law
Rev Susan Malthouse Law reflects on the very personal reason why Elizabeth’s reward is her favourite part of the Advent story.
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The birth of Jesus – what is fact and fiction (probably)
On average, the New Testament is about 300 pages – yet there is still so little we know about the birth of Jesus.
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Gippsland tales from the country of contrasts
Country Victoria is largely bent over by drought and economic adversity. Fortunately, they have a couple of aces up their sleeve – their people and churches.
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The spirit of giving to those near and far at Christmas
Food for Families and the Christmas Bowl Appeal are ways to share the blessings of the birth of Jesus both at home and away.
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My life as a prison chaplain – Deborah Kottek Q&A
Rev Deborah Kottek spends a lot of time behind bars but doesn’t see the high walls, barbed wire and handcuffs. Instead, she sees people, humanity and hope. People worth helping.
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Using church property to build mission work
To grasp fresh opportunities sometimes you need to let go of what you have. Manningham and Ballarat are benefitting from the sale of underutilised assets.
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The many ways and meanings of prayer
Most of us are taught from an early age to pray, to talk to God and give thanks, maybe even ask if a wish can be granted. But is that all prayer is? And what exactly is prayer?
