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The importance of listening
Listening for where the Spirit might be leading us feels important for the Church today, writes Moderator Rev Salesi Faupula in his regular Crosslight magazine column.
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Where flourishing grows in schools
Jamie Breden, Head of Faith and Community at Scotch Oakburn College, reflects on the 2026 Uniting Connections Conference and the reminder that chaplaincy is as much about presence as it is about programs.
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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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Beyond seeking sameness
Reflecting on a powerful address from the recent Uniting Connections Conference, Adrian Pyle (Director of Chaplaincy and Connections) explores how we can move past seeking sameness and instead embrace diversity through the lens of grace, elegance and shared relationship.
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July 2026 school reflection
Director of Chaplaincy and Connections, Adrian Pyle, invites school boards to look beyond difficult subjects and tension, encouraging leaders to embrace those moments of disagreements with curiosity and the courage to distinguish true harmony and polite silence.
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Conference sparks national conversation
After 17 years, schools and Synod representatives gathered for Uniting Connections 2026. The Chaplaincy and Connections team shared three threads worth bringing into school board conversations.
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Elisabeth honoured for service
Former Kingswood College Principal Elisabeth Lenders’ deep commitment to young people and the enduring impact of her leadership on the college has been recognised.
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Hope expressed in five goals
The Faithful Futures project began with a consultative process spanning over three years. It was adopted at the Synod meeting in 2025 and has now been endorsed by all eight presbyteries across Victoria and Tasmania. So, what exactly is Faithful Futures and how can we get involved?
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Finding hope and a home
As winter makes life harder for those without secure accommodation, the Uniting Vic.Tas Winter Appeal can make the world of difference to many people doing it tough.
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Project demands climate action
Johnsonville Uniting Church members are part of a joint effort, which will culminate at COP31 in November, raising awareness about the climate emergency facing Kiribati, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands and Samoa.
