A working group tasked with developing an apology by the Uniting Church (UCA) to LGBTQIA+ people has advised against the national assembly of the church making a formal apology at their 2024 meeting. A draft working document by the “Apology… Continue Reading
The churches of Maryborough (Queensland version) proclaim, “We are one church.” https://fb.watch/oJoZ4J4EGP/ It is really well done and worth a watch. ### Psalms: Sometimes the headline says it all: the Australian headlined a magazine piece, “Psalms capture humanity – in… Continue Reading
There can be too much of a good thing in Christian ministry. This was one intriguing response to The Other Cheek’s report of staff loss at City to City and staff concern about leadership and culture leading to a re-organisation.… Continue Reading
Eight staff have recently left the church planting and ministry training organisation City to City Australia (CTCA). The highly-regarded body is focused on having churches flourish in cities, and is one of a group of City to City organisations around… Continue Reading
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is resisting calls from labor states to allow telehealth consultations for voluntary assisted dying. The PM’s stance follows a Federal Court decision that found that euthansia telehealth comsulations violate federal laws. The case, brought by Nicholas… Continue Reading
Charles Brammall column on the power of chat All encounters with people are “grist for the mill” for future conversations about Jesus, so treat all people with love. Open the door for them – women, men and children – say… Continue Reading
A group of pastor who are M.Div graduates from Sydney Missionary and Bible College have announced they are producing Christian resources for free. The Team behind Catalyst Conference, held in Kingsgrove, South West Sydney over January 23 – 27 plan… Continue Reading
Jon Here of the “SellingJesus” site, gives a run down on the restrictions imposed by copyright holders of Bible versions. Let’s imagine that your pastor gets up one Sunday morning and announces: “If anyone wants to share passages from… Continue Reading
An Obadiah Slope column It makes sense everywhere but here: Obadiah can’t believe this Bible is for sale in Australia. he’s not happy with gendered Bibles which just seem to be a commercial idea anyway. ### A gap in the… Continue Reading
Charles Brammall writes about how his beagle makes him an evangelist. I’ll cut to the chase – get a dog! Every afternoon for the last 20 months I’ve taken our Beagle puppy George Washington to the local dog park. I… Continue Reading