16th September 2010
In this edition ACCatalyst takes readers behind the scenes with a series of letters between ACC Chair Dr Max Champion and the President of the UCA's National Assembly, Rev Alistair Macrae. The story tells itself in these letters - there's no need to summarise here. When you read the letters carefully the tone is fascinating. They reveal a situation where two groups really are trying to communicate, but can't come to agreement. You can sense the frustration on both sides.
Both Champion and Macrae are careful, clear communicators. By the end of the letters we have a good idea of what each of them thinks, what drives them and how painful they each find the dispute they are writing about. And they should be commended for being clear when many christian leaders are not. Also included in the August magazine is a summary of the latest ACC Statement on Abortion and the Australian Community", and reflections on the Basis of Union conference held by the UCA in Melbourne in July.
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