Riak Majok: Uniting at Work

Riak Majok: Uniting at Work

Jun 26, 2018 | ACTIVITIES

In her mid-twenties Riak is a social worker with definite enthusiasm for her work. With a couple of years professional experience already behind her, working with both child protection and immigrant and refugee family resettlement with the now defunct Humanitarian...
A Candidate’s Story – Annetia Goldsmith

A Candidate’s Story – Annetia Goldsmith

Jun 26, 2018 | INSPIRING

Getting to the point where I was ready to put myself forward for ministry training has been a long one. My story at Launceston Pilgrim really began last year.  Last year was my first year as a Candidate with the Uniting Church. I am only the second person from...
How do we grow in faith?

How do we grow in faith?

Jun 26, 2018 | MISSION

How do we grow in our faith? Whether we are 95 or 5, we can each grow in our faith. Life has for us questions that invite us to ponder why God matters to us.  Think about your life’s circumstances at the moment.  What are some of the concerns you have on a personal...
Keeping Children Safe

Keeping Children Safe

Jun 26, 2018 | NEWS

Safe Church is about Keeping Children Safe, but it is more than that. It is about protecting the vulnerable in our communities whatever their age. It is about responding to our legal obligations, but it is also about doing what is loving and right.  Are you an...
Mark 5:21-42

Mark 5:21-42

Jun 25, 2018 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE

In a world and a church where touching has been de-valued by some who have abused their calling, we might well ask, what does this passage in Mark, which is focussed on Jesus’ healing touch, have to say to us today?  As I looked more closely at this passage, I...