People & Opinion
Apology lit a fire for Laura
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s 2008 apology to the Stolen Generations proved to be a pivotal moment for Australian National University Associate Professor Laura Rademaker, who presented the first Northey Lecture for 2026 in late February.
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Meet the Moderator
Shortly after being installed as Moderator, David Fotheringham sat down to answer some questions for Crosslight magazine about his life so far and the journey ahead.
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When did we begin?
The Uniting Church celebrated its 45th birthday recently and retired Minister Rev Dr John Evans poses a question or two about its birth.
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Lighting the way
Recent renovations to the illuminated cross at St John’s UC in Cowes have given Minister Ian Turnnidge much to ponder about the meaning of faith.
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Program feeds real need
A Uniting Vic.Tas program in Ballarat is helping fill bellies and keep young people in the region like Tom connected to their community and loved ones.
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Pentecost brings hope
As we move from Lent and Easter into Pentecost, we look with hope towards a season of growth, writes Moderator Denise Liersch.
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Pride and prejudice
Indigenous theologian and activist Dr Anne Pattel-Gray has spent a lifetime advocating for a better world for our First Nations people.
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The plague and the Easter faith
The book ‘The Plague’, by Albert Camus, provides much to ponder in our pandemic-weary world, writes retired UC Minister John Evans.
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Listen deeply to Luke’s message
With Easter nearly upon us, Moderator Denise Liersch writes about how the story of Jesus’ death and the glory of his resurrection continues to resonate so strongly with us.
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Presence of mine pays off
One of the world’s favourite video games is helping Banyule Network of Uniting Churches Minister Sandy Brodine drive a different form of online connection and worship.
