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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It’s game on for Bruce
Bruce Clark has led from the front as a tireless campaigner for people with a disability throughout Tasmania.
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Food and social justice
Senior Social Justice Advocate Mark Zirnsak writes that it’s time to take on food corporations over their lack of concern about the damage their products are doing.
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The Joy of learning
Northcote Uniting Church member Joy Han has embraced the benefits of studying through Pilgrim Theological College.
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Sisters forge a strong path
Hobart sisters Grace and Ayla Williams are leading the way in indigenous affairs as part of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress.
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It’s time for a treaty
In his Crosslight magazine column, Senior Social Justice Advocate Mark Zirnsak says that a treaty with our First Nations people will help to address past injustice.
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Pilgrims’ journey pays off
A period of discernment and strong Presbytery support has seen a number of former Altona Meadows Laverton congregation members find a new home of worship in Yarraville.
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Quiet achiever says farewell
Andy Calder headed into a well-deserved ‘rewirement’ recently, leaving an indelible mark on pastoral care education and disability advocacy within the Uniting Church.
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God’s servant fits the Bill
Rev Bill Morgan recently celebrated a special milestone with family and friends, marking 80 years since his ordination.
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Book nominated for award
Rev Dr Sally Douglas offers an excerpt from her book, ‘Jesus Sophia: Returning to Woman Wisdom in the Bible, Practice and Prayer’, which has been shortlisted for the Australian Christian Book of the Year.
