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Reflection on schools conference
Aitken College chaplain Rev Gavin Blakemore reports on the wonderful insights gained at the recent UCA national schools conference in Brisbane.
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Deepfakes can cause harm
In his regular Crosslight column, Senior Social Justice Advocate, Dr Mark Zirnsak, outlines the real harm being caused by the emergence of deepfake material on online platforms.
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Honours list recognises service
Uniting Church members have been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List for services to the Church and the wider community.
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An invitation to longing
In his regular Crosslight magazine column, Moderator Rev Salesi Faupula invites us to follow Jesus’ invitation to follow him on a journey embracing inclusivity, diversity and unity.
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South Korean ties strengthened
In April, a group of Uniting Church members from Victoria travelled to South Korea as part of a week-long study trip. Rev David Dong Won Kim reports on what was gained from the experience.
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June 2026 reflection for boards
Director of Chaplaincy and Connections, Adrian Pyle, invites school boards to look beyond metrics and efficiency. This short reflection invites leaders to consider how they respond to pressure and whether they are cultivating a truly humane and attentive school community.
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Focus on digital inclusion
Tomorrow (May 21) marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day, inviting us to think deeply about digital inclusion for all people, writes the Synod’s Disability Inclusion Advocate Elga Rodriguez.
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Between care, justice and chaplaincy
Director of Chaplaincy and Connections, Adrian Pyle, reflects on the imperceptible movement from simple care toward systemic justice. Drawing on a traditional Sufi tale, he invites us to see advocacy as the quiet, persistent practice of noticing and listening.
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Service to Zambia recognised
Thirty years of support from John and Jenny Preston for the people of Zambia was recognised at a service of thanksgiving at Highfield Road Uniting Church in April.
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Victorian UAICC roles filled
The important work of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress in Victoria has been strengthened through the appointments of two influential Indigenous leaders in Sean Weetra-Newchurch and Uncle Rev Will Pickett.
