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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Man for all seasons
Seasonal workers from Pacific Island countries who arrive in Tasmania to work are getting a helping hand thanks to the Synod’s Community Connections Worker Taua Ritiata.
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Reflections on blessing
“To be blessed, is to be filled with wonder at the love of God who is on the side of those who are poor, in trouble or who are grieving,” writes Moderator Denise Liersch.
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Reflections on Christmas
From North Essendon to the Solomon Islands, Uniting Church members take the opportunity to reflect on what Christmas means to them.
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Aid to Z from John and Jenny
Melbourne couple John and Jenny Preston are celebrating 25 years of selfless service to Zambia’s poor.
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Minister all over the shops
A Melbourne shopping centre has become a ‘mobile ministry’ for Plenty Valley UC Minister Rev Dhirendra Narayan.
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No bucks? No worries
How do you feed 300 people with just $300? Nobucks community meals service in Hobart shows how it can be done through the goodness of hearts like yours.
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Vote of thanks for Jessie
The vital role a Tasmanian pioneer played in promoting the right of women to vote has been recognised, thanks to an extensive restoration project.
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Rod’s role of honour
Retired Minister Rod Horsfield refuses to let the memory fade of those who drowned in the SIEV-X maritime disaster 20 years ago.
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Novel approach to religion
Retired Uniting Church Minister Bob Faser has written a ripping murder-mystery novel which also poses a few interesting questions around the issue of faith.
