3 October, 2009 – 11:10 pm
We are all encouraged to give to the Uniting Church’s International Disaster Appeal which is jointly for survivors of the recent catastrophic events in Samoa, Tonga, Niue, the Philippines and Indonesia. Many members of the Church of All Nations have close personal connections and knowledge of the places and people affected. How many Australians do [...]
In the wake of recent attacks on Indian students, a ‘Harmony Walk‘ will be held on Sunday 12 July, in the hope of promoting social tolerance and harmony. Intended as a symbolic stand against racism and all forms of discrimination, the Walk is a way to express solidarity across differences of race, religion, sexual orientation [...]
Renowned US peace activist John Dear SJ urges us all to support the nonviolent resistance against US military training in Queensland next month, one in a series of a joint exercises code-named Operation Talisman Sabre: “Dear friends, Blessings of peace to you! Now more than ever, we all have to stand up, walk the Way [...]
Last year a consultation across the Uniting Church and its partner churches helped determine the future of Uniting International Mission and Uniting Church Overseas Aid. These agencies undertake the international relief and development, advocacy, human rights and peace building work of the Uniting Church. Henceforth, the two will be combined as UnitingWorld. You are warmly [...]
Pax Christi is hosting and ideas forum exploring how Christians and Muslims can work together for peace with justice. Among the distinguished speakers is our own Wes Campbell. Click here for further details of this event to be held in Elsternwick on Sunday 21 June.
Imagine a community support programme that saw two-thirds of Carlton public housing residents entering the private housing market every five years. What if this programme also meant children from the estate did better in school? And their parents were themselves returning to further education and becoming more active citizens engaged in their community? Is this [...]
65% of Australians think we have a Bill of Rights. We don’t. Very few of our human rights are actually protected in Australian law. The Rudd government is considering introducing human rights laws at the federal level, though not in the constitution, but as an ordinary act of parliament, similar (probably) to what the Bracks [...]
17 August, 2008 – 8:55 pm
You may be aware that Ethel’s son-in-law Rev. David Howie is living in a village in Zambia this year. It’s a place called Mwandi, featured in the documentary Seven Days which chronicles the work of an ecumenical project supporting hundreds of ‘AIDS orphans’ and other vulnerable children in the area. Watch a 5-minute promo for [...]
15 August, 2008 – 4:26 pm
This International Peace Day, Melbourne’s faith communities are invited to take a step towards reconciliation and understanding with Indigenous Australians. All are welcomed to this free afternoon of ritual ceremony, music, panel discussions, dialogue workshops, celebration and food. Sunday 21 September 1:30-4:30pm (with vegetarian feast to follow) Aboriginal Advancement League 2 Watt St, Thornbury This [...]
