People & Opinion
Chaplains and art of connection
As University of Melbourne chaplains, Brendan Byrne and Thomas Grayden have a wealth of lived experience to bring to their roles.
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Long life built on faith
Apollo Bay’s Val Flitton has enjoyed a lifetime of active community involvement enriched by a deep and lasting faith.
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Where church meets community
Kingston Uniting Church Minister Rev Michael Duke outlines the wonderful story of Rowallan Park, a shining light in supported accommodation in Tasmania.
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New Awe-stralia beckons
Ministry of the Word candidate Alisha Fung suggests there are a number of steps the Uniting Church can take to encourage people to return to the Church.
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Let’s give Graham a hand
Uniting Church lay preacher Graham Booth is doing a power of good as part of Longford’s The Helping Hand in Tasmania.
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Radio dial tuned to recognition
Presbytery of Gippsland Missional Support Resource Minister and Presbytery Secretary Debbie Bye’s stellar contribution to Christian radio over many years has been recognised with a major award.
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Joan cracked the code
Joan Carboon, who receives a government-funded home care package through Uniting AgeWell, has a fascinating story to tell about WWII.
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New life for old church
At Sheffield in Tasmania, Leoni Reed sees first-hand evidence of the important role a church can play in the life of a vibrant community.
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The church’s role in society
A book by US authors Robert Putnam and Shaylyn Romney Garrett had Senior Social Justice Advocate Mark Zirnsak reflecting on the church and its role in society.
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School’s in for relationships
Schools Engagement Co-ordinator with equipping Leadership for Mission, Paola Rojas, is looking forward to forging strong connections with Uniting Church-associated schools in Victoria and Tasmania.
