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Reflections on ‘Civil War’ and the Current U.S. Immigration Policies

After watching Alex Garland’s Civil War when it came out last year, I was struck by its haunting portrayal of a nation unravelling under the weight of its own divisions. The film, told through the eyes of journalists documenting the chaos, delves into themes of truth, trauma, and the human cost of political upheaval. What […]

Adrian Drayton 12 May 2025

Features

Christianity, Curiosity, and the Call to Epistemic Humility

Christianity, at its best, is not a fortress of dogma but a pilgrimage of the spirit. Its origin story is not one of certainty but of wonder: a young woman visited by an angel, a birth under stars followed by silence, teachings spoken in parables, and a death that did not end the story. The […]

Adrian Drayton 12 May 2025

News

Pope Leo XIV’s Election Signals a New Era for the Catholic Church

The Catholic Church has made history with the election of Pope Leo XIV—born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago in 1955—the first pontiff born in the United States of America. A significant moment for the global Church, his election marks a notable shift in the Vatican’s geographic and cultural orientation. In his speech, given from St. […]

9 May 2025

Features

A Place to Belong: The Journey of Growth at Margaret Jurd College

Margaret Jurd College (MJC) was founded on a simple but powerful belief: that with the right support, every young person can find their way and build a future they’re proud of.  Starting out as Newcastle Youth Service — a street ministry of Hamilton Uniting Church — the College has grown into a trusted independent Special […]

9 May 2025

Features

Everyday rituals to soften us

Comments from a young girl and an older man “I wish I wasn’t so sensitive” said a young girl. So many thoughts went through my mind. Our society has made her feel like sensitivity is a weakness that will stop her from getting ahead in life. She’s heard words like “Don’t be so sensitive” and […]

Karina Kreminski 7 May 2025

Reviews

Companion – On Misogyny, Control, and the Loss of the Imago Dei

Spolier Alert: If you haven’t yet seen Companion and intend to, be aware this review reveals plot twists in the film. In Companion, Drew Hancock’s chilling directorial debut crafts a narrative that resonates far beyond the genre trappings of sci-fi horror. What begins as a tech-infused psychological thriller unfolds into a haunting meditation on the […]

Adrian Drayton 6 May 2025

Features

Teresa Palmer: “I don’t think I would be on this journey were it not for my foundation in faith”

Effervescing with peace and gratitude, actress Teresa Palmer is living proof that changing your mindset can transform your life. When, in February 1986, Kevin Palmer and Paula Sanders named their firstborn after Mother Teresa, they could not have predicted just how much her child would embody that name. For though she is widely known as […]

5 May 2025

Features

Colossians and the Call to Work Together for God’s Kingdom

The letter to the Colossians is a rich and profound text that speaks to the transformative power of Christ in our lives and in the world. Written to a young Christian community in Colossae, Paul’s letter offers encouragement, correction, and a vision for what it means to live in unity as the body of Christ. […]

Adrian Drayton 5 May 2025

Leaving No Bedsheet Unturned

Review: Lower than the Angels: A History of Sex and Christianity, Diarmaid MacCulloch, Allen Lane/Penguin In Christian bookshops there used to be – and I presume there still are – books celebrating sex within marriage, but in the history of Christianity this is something of an anomaly. For much of this history, there was a […]

Nick Mattiske 1 May 2025

A Strange, Unique Yakuza Story About Kindness And Acceptance

Review: Promise Mascot Agency Promise Mascot Agency – the new title from Kaizen Game Works, the development team behind the incredible mystery game Paradise Killer – is a true original. After being ambushed during a money drop, a disgraced yakuza lieutenant – Michi – is sent to the cursed town of Kaso-Machi to both hide […]

James O'Connor 1 May 2025

Reflections

May 2025: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you”

May 4 – Easter 3 Acts 9:1-6, (7-20) Psalm 30 Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19 (UnitingWorld Sunday) The Gospel talks of casting nets, breakfast on a beach and a promise to feed his lambs, tend his sheep and the repeated waves of “Do you love me?”   How does the question resonate with you? Might fill […]

Rev. James Aaron 1 May 2025

News

Faith-Based Korean Film Breaks U.S. Box Office Record

A new animated film about the life of Jesus has made box office history in the United States — and it’s not from Hollywood. The King of Kings, produced by Korea’s Mofac Studio and directed by CEO Jang Seong-ho, has earned $54.7 million since its April 11 U.S. release, officially overtaking Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite ($53.8 […]

Adrian Drayton 30 April 2025

Features

When I was soft

The art of contemplation to counter a hardened world. The word soft has come to mind a lot lately. I say to myself “Go softly” often and I think about what “a soft approach” to work, life and activity might look like. Some people have challenged my use of the word soft. I presented a […]

Karina Kreminski 30 April 2025

News

Pope Francis and His Encyclicals

The death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday (21 April) has not surprisingly led to much acclaim of his humble leadership, his concern for the poor and the marginalized. The President of our own church, Rev. Charissa Suli, and the Moderator of NSW and ACT, Rev. Faaimata Havea Hiliau have contributed to that heartfelt chorus. […]

Assoc. Prof. Clive Pearson 29 April 2025

Reimagined Lullabies

Review: Dejame Dormir, Starflyer 59 This new album from Starflyer 59 was completely unexpected. The title translates to ‘Let me sleep’, and these are songs from the band’s catalogue recreated as lullabies. It has been common since the 1990s for artists to make acoustic versions of songs, and the idea of pop songs as lullabies […]

Nick Mattiske 24 April 2025

Features

Suffering with Purpose: How Jesus’ Redefined Sacrifice

In a world often desperate to avoid pain, the Christian story of Jesus offers a startling paradox: suffering can be sacred. Jesus’ life, and especially his death, redefined what it means to suffer with purpose. In his anguish, humiliation, and ultimate sacrifice on the cross, he transformed suffering from a symbol of defeat into a […]

Adrian Drayton 23 April 2025

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Reflections on ‘Civil War’ and the Current U.S. Immigration Policies

Christianity, Curiosity, and the Call to Epistemic Humility

Pope Leo XIV’s Election Signals a New Era for the Catholic Church

A Place to Belong: The Journey of Growth at Margaret Jurd College

Everyday rituals to soften us

Companion – On Misogyny, Control, and the Loss of the Imago Dei

Teresa Palmer: “I don’t think I would be on this journey were it not for my foundation in faith”

Colossians and the Call to Work Together for God’s Kingdom

Leaving No Bedsheet Unturned

A Strange, Unique Yakuza Story About Kindness And Acceptance

May 2025: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you”

Faith-Based Korean Film Breaks U.S. Box Office Record

When I was soft

Pope Francis and His Encyclicals

Reimagined Lullabies

Suffering with Purpose: How Jesus’ Redefined Sacrifice

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