Faith Archives - Uniting Church in Australia. Synod of Victoria and Tasmania

Messy Church goes wild

By Andrew Humphries | 8 May 2024 |

In the lead up to our “Science and Faith Converse” event this week, Sandy Brodine reflects on the critical importance of wrestling with issues of science and faith, and the central role of authentic dialogue with our First Peoples around issues of land and climate.

Strength from adversity

By Andrew Humphries | 2 August 2023 |

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.

Issues of faith and figures

By Andrew Humphries | 5 June 2023 |

Former Uniting Church Minister Rev Philip Hughes has drilled down into the 2021 Census data to provide a lowdown on the state of religion in Australia.

When science meets faith

By Geoff Thompson | 4 April 2023 |

Rev Associate Professor Geoff Thompson replies to Rev Bob Thomas, who has suggested that resurrection is synonymous with new creation.

Reflections on Easter

By Andrew Humphries | 3 April 2023 |

As we look ahead to Easter, five Uniting Church Ministers share what the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ means to them.

Nick Cave and the church

By Sally Douglas | 31 March 2023 |

Attending a recent Nick Cave concert had Richmond Uniting Church Minister Sally Douglas contemplating the nature of religious experiences.

Tempest and the former PM

By John Bottomley | 24 August 2022 |

Uniting Church Minister John Bottomley says former Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s decision to appoint himself to several ministries during the pandemic needs to be seen through the prism of his Pentecostal beliefs.