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By Andrew McKaysmith, Synod Writer and Content Creator. Martin Flores is an Educator based in Brisbane who transitioned into the field of In-Home Care after concluding his employment as an aged care worker. He shared his experience highlighting a testing aspect of the aged care role. “I found it really difficult when I had formed a friendship with many of ...

By Andrew McKaysmith, Synod Writer and Content Creator. Tanya Gower, the mother of twin boys, opted for In-Home Care when traditional centre-based daycare services were unavailable for her family. One of her sons, Ethan, underwent open-heart surgery and has Down syndrome. In-home care provided a tailored solution, ensuring convenient access to the necessary medical supplies, keeping his beloved toys within ...

And just like that, the meeting of the 37th Synod is complete. After five days of community, worship, encouragement, business and yarning, members are wending their way back home across the state. Opening Worship & Bible Study Dr Paul Jones explored the text of Jeremiah 13:1-11, drawing a line from this enacted parable to Paul’s later New Testament teaching about ...

Exploring the idea of ‘Growing, not building’, the 37th Synod continued into its penultimate day. Opening Worship & Bible Study Drawing on arresting imagery of a tree planted by the water (Jer 17:5-8) Mandy Smith led the Synod in a deep and at times challenging reflection on what it means to live and depend wholly on God. “What does it ...

The sun has set on a long but rewarding day three at the 37th Synod meeting of the Uniting Church in Queensland. It was a day filled with rich discussions, deep reflection, and exciting stories of small green shoots around the Church. Opening Worship & Bible Study Pastor Katie Iles joined the Synod from South Australia’s Journey Uniting Church for ...

The 37th Synod continued today, members making the late night or early morning pilgrimage north to Alexandra Park Conference Centre after Friday night’s opening celebrations and Moderator’s induction service. Themed “In the likeness of our Ancestors” today’s work has drawn on the wisdom of our church, faith tradition and First Nations culture and practices. After progressing through formal opening business, ...

Albert St Uniting Church was packed to the rafters tonight to celebrate the commencement of the Synod, with the induction of Rev Bruce Moore as its new Moderator. Members of the 37th Synod were joined by the wider church community, by special guests, including Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeanette Young, Governor of Queensland, and by the friends and family ...

The Synod gathered for a moving Celebration of Ministries service. A treasured part of each Synod, the celebration marked new ordinations, recent retirements of ordained ministers and the passing of those ministers who have gone to be at peace with the Lord. Outgoing Moderator Rev Andrew Gunton welcomed families and friends, together with members of the Synod, to the celebration. ...

By Andrew McKaysmith, Synod writer and content creator.  Jays Café stalwart Jason Salway is a committed philanthropist, amassing a noteworthy contribution exceeding $27,000 since 2010. Jason’s father fought against prostate cancer and ultimately lost his battle to melanoma. In tribute to his father’s memory, Jason created a fundraising page through the Melanoma Institute Australia and actively participates in the Melanoma ...