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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Game, set and match
Uniting Church Minister Will Nicholas and equipping Leadership for Mission team member Kelly Skilton share a love of gaming and the possibilities it opens up along the faith journey.
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Life, love and laughter
Uniting AgeWell volunteer Tracy Barron has known difficult times, but a positive attitude has been a constant companion on her journey.
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Christianity’s big questions
Rev Associate Professor Geoff Thompson from Pilgrim Theological College asks us to pause and consider some questions around what exactly is Christianity?
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Lent and the purpose of mission
Ahead of the beginning of Lent on Wednesday, Rev Nigel Hanscamp invites us to consider how a sense of mission might be at the forefront of our thinking.
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New take on old songs
Former Moderator Rod Horsfield’s book ‘Songs in Season’ offers new words for some well-known songs of faith.
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Reflections on Christmas
As Christmas Day nears and we reflect on what that means to us as Christians, some Uniting Church leaders have offered their perspective on what the birth of Jesus represents to them.
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The present of presence
Tecoma Uniting Church member Diane Gow offers some heartfelt words about the importance of being with people in difficult times.
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A week in the life of …
As a Senior Prison Chaplain, Rev Craig Madden’s normal week is a busy one, as he offers chaplaincy support to prisoners around Melbourne.
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Salesi set to step up
Moderator-elect Rev Salesi Faupula is passionate about multicultural ministry, a passion which will guide much of his work when he becomes Moderator from mid-2025.
