Category Archives: Resources & Ideas

hope for change:: a justice & international mission convention

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Scott

The Tasmanian Justice and International Mission Convention – “Hope for Change: Inspiring people to make a difference” – will be held on Saturday 22 September at the Bellerive Uniting Church in Hobart. The Uniting Church’s Justice and International Mission Unit … Continue reading →

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creating community

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Scott

This last weekend Uniting Church members and friends from around Tasmania gathered in residence at Port Sorell, in the state’s north. The occasion was an semi-annual  gathering, a time of learning and community building.  This year’s theme was Abundance (taking … Continue reading →

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campout…museum style?

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Scott

Last weekend the 8 year-old and I toddled off for a father-son campout. It wasn’t the usual beach, river, country or mountain style camping spot – we headed straight for Launceston’s Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery. Picking up the … Continue reading →

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58 movie comes to hobart

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Scott

58 is a new film from Compassion Australia exploring the challenges and opportunities in global extreme poverty.     The Tasmanian premier of 58 takes place Friday night June 1st in Hobart. Get along, see the film, find out how … Continue reading →

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Derwent UC go on-line

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Scott

We’re gradually ramping up the on-line presence of the Uniting Church in Tasmania. The Derwent Cluster of UCA congregations (northern part of Hobart including Claremont-Bagdad, Glenorchy, New Norfolk and Bridgewater-Gagebrook) have joined the fold with their new website at derwentcluster.unitingchurch.org.au. … Continue reading →

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Word Bible Designs | Jim LePage

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Scott

I just stumbled across an art project called “Word Bible Designs” by Jim LePage. Jim creates images that reflect each of the books of the bible (and a few other themes along the way). Beautiful, compelling, confronting. Check them all … Continue reading →

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Upper Room Advent

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Scott

Over the past couple of months a very new and very small family oriented gathering “The Upper Room” has kicked off in Launceston, using space in the Trinity Uniting Church complex. “The Upper Room” is an all age gathering, where … Continue reading →

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uniting for change

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Scott

This week marks the launch of a new initiative by UnitingCare Australia (and with a bunch of other partners) under the name of Uniting For Change. The purpose of Uniting for Change is to motivate and resource the sleeping giant … Continue reading →

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advent-urous resources

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Scott

The team from the UCA Presbytery of Tasmania have put together a set of resources for those of you planning worship this advent season.  They’re liturgical in nature, and include some creative pieces, some drama and a host of supporting … Continue reading →

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changing the conversation 10: where to from here?

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Scott

We’re reading together the book Changing the Conversation – a third way for congregations by Anthony B Robinson.  Intro. Chapter 1. Chapter 2. Chapter 3. Chapter 4. Chapter 5. Chapter 6. Chapter 7. Chapter 8. Chapter 9. Chapter 10. Each … Continue reading →

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