People & Opinion
Leading from the front
Dr Ros Harris returned to formal worship in 2009 after a break of over 30 years. The Pilgrim Uniting Church member is making up for lost time through her role as an inspirational lay preacher.
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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.
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Update on Faithful Futures
In his regular Crosslight magazine column, Moderator Rev David Fotheringham provides an update on the Faithful Futures Project.
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On this day a King was born
The story of the birth of Jesus lies at the heart of Christianity. Uniting Church leaders explain what it is that makes the Son of God’s birth such a compelling and inspiring narrative.
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Interim Pilgrim appointment
Rev Dr Philip Hughes will take on the role as Acting Head of College at Pilgrim Theological College on a part-time basis in 2025.
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A way forward without hope
Embracing hopelessness is now the only way forward towards a more just world, argues theologian and academic Miguel De La Torre.
