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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Write stuff for academics
Pilgrim Theological College academics Rev Dr Sally Douglas and Rev Associate Professor Robyn Whitaker discuss their respective books published earlier this year.
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History at her fingertips
Wesley Hobart Museum offers a wonderful slice of Tasmania’s history, and co-ordinator Rev Karen Woolford is in the perfect place to appreciate it all.
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Our faithful servant retires
Associate General Secretary Isabel Thomas Dobson, who will retire on September 30, reflects on a long and distinguished period of service with the Uniting Church in Tasmania and Victoria.
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Strength from adversity
From a childhood spent in a Kenyan refugee camp to being honoured for outstanding humanitarian work as an adult, faith has been a constant companion on Dr Jacob Atem’s remarkable journey.
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A week in the life of …
Rev Fiona Morrison, Resource Minister across the Cradle Coast Cluster in Tasmania, shares what makes up a busy week in the role.
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Marion makes a difference
Manningham UC member Marion Bailes is strongly committed to helping refugees and asylum seekers make a home for themselves in their adopted country.
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Power to the people
Uniting Church member Claire Harvey is backing the battle against climate change in her role with sustainable energy provider CoPower.
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Spotlight on gender fluidity
Retired academic Ross Mouer poses some questions around the issues of sexuality and gender identification in the Bible.
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A week in the life of a Minister
Wonthaggi and Inverloch Minister Rev Deacon Wendy Elson shared with Crosslight magazine what’s involved in the busy week of a Uniting Church Minister.
