The Uniting Church has urged the Western Australian government to consider legalising cannabis for medicinal use. At its annual meeting, the church’s synod in Western Australia voted in favour of changes to state law so doctors could prescribe medicinal cannabis, which would be administered under supervision. Medicinal cannabis has a high proportion of cannabidiol, which Read more
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Uniting Church asks Pacific Island peoples for forgiveness
Friday, March 8th, 2013
The Uniting Church has asked for forgiveness for the divisions and pain it has caused Pacific communities in the past. In a submission presented to regional leaders at the Pacific Conference of Churches 10th General Assembly in Honiara, the Solomon Islands this week the Church acknowledged that it has had a part in damaging communities by Read more
Australia police probe $5m Uniting church swindle
Friday, September 2nd, 2011The Uniting Church of Australia has lost up to $5 million in a major swindle, which is being investigated by police.
It could be months before the full extent of the theft becomes clear, as accountants look into exactly how much money has disappeared.
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