A Candidate’s Story – Annetia Goldsmith

A Candidate’s Story – Annetia Goldsmith

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?

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

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

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...
120 Years of Continuous Worship

120 Years of Continuous Worship

Woodbridge Uniting Church is celebrating 120 years of continuous worship on 8 July 2018. All are welcome to share in this celebration, especially those who have had a connection with the Woodbridge church. We look to our future knowing that it is God’s Church and we...
Praying for the Journey

Praying for the Journey

Josh turned 12 this year. As soon as he was 12 he was keen to fly by himself to Brisbane to spend some time with his cousins up there (Jetstar allows unaccompanied flights once you are 12). He was super excited for weeks beforehand, but on the drive to the airport he...
Attention Grey Nomads

Attention Grey Nomads

Yes it is that time of year again when all those retirees start heading for warmer climates.  Rohan Prowse, part of UCA Longford and currently with Fusion in China, forwarded the office some information that may be of interest to any of you travelling over winter or...
Candles. Lights. Seeds

Candles. Lights. Seeds

We seem to be swimming in bad news lately. Antarctic ice melting at triple its previous rate, 100 wedge tailed eagles intentionally poisoned, more and more animals added to the list of endangered species, thousand year old baobab trees suddenly dying, a housing crisis...