Roundup: Braidwood turns 150, community service award, reconciliation, faith and atheism, Christians in Baghdad

150th anniversary of Uniting Church Building

This year Braidwood Uniting Church is celebrating 150 years of the building of the Church. The dates for this significant celebration are October 29 and 30, 2011.

Pat’s a wonder woman

Pat McGrath said she felt “overwhelmed” when she was presented with the Alwyn Jones Community Service Award at the Uniting Church.

Week of Prayer for Reconciliation resources

Church members have been encouraged to reflect on the reconciliation process during the Week of Prayer for Reconciliation, May 27 – June 3.

Tomáš Halik

A conversation about faith, atheism, and “patience with God”.

With heavy heart, Christians leave Baghdad

“I’ve begun to realise there is no hope in this country any more. It is terrible to think like this, but leaving is the only solution.”

Relay of hope

For three cancer survivors, taking part in Saturday’s Hills Relay For Life is about community, support and helping others.