Members of the 36th Synod worked, listened, danced and shared in the daily theme of Life Together as the meeting entered its third day, with business deliberation, small groups, bible study and a Plenty Party to end the day. Bible Study with Pastor Mike Hands Rev Tim Griggs hosted Newlife Senior Pastor Mike Hands for a morning bible study exploring ...

The 36th Synod continued into Sunday with a focus on transforming communities. The first reports and proposals for the meeting were received, considered, and, in some cases, adopted in what has been a busy but engrossing day of work. Bible Study with Rev Richard Cassady The morning began with worship and a bible study with Rev Richard Cassady and host ...

Below is a summary of the Synod Standing Committee (SSC) meeting – held on Thursday, March 3, 2022 – to inform the wider Queensland Synod community of the discussions, deliberations and decisions arising from that meeting.   Matters from across the life of the church  The SSC resolved by consensus to receive a presentation from the Executive Director, Enterprise, and Innovation, ...

Below is a summary of the Synod Standing Committee (SSC) meeting—held on Thursday, 2 December 2021—to inform the wider Queensland Synod community of the discussions, deliberations and decisions arising from that meeting. This meeting was held at Wesley House. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy A draft policy was presented to the meeting for approval and the SSC resolved by consensus to approve COVID-19 ...

Synod Standing Committee update—October 2021  Below is a brief summary of the Synod Standing Committee (SSC) meeting—held on Thursday7 October 2021—to inform the wider Queensland Synod community of the discussions, deliberations and decisions arising from that meeting. This meeting was held at Wesley House in the Brisbane CBD. Shared life flourishing communities The SSC received a presentation from members of ...

Below is the brief summary of the Synod Standing Committee (SSC) meeting—held on Thursday 4 March 2021—to inform the wider Queensland Synod community of the discussions, deliberations and decisions arising from that meeting. This meeting was held in person in Toowong. 16th Assembly The Synod Standing Committee wishes to congratulate the below who have been successfully appointed as either lay ...

Below is the brief summary of the Synod Standing Committee (SSC) meeting—held on Thursday 4 February 2021—to inform the wider Queensland Synod community of the discussions, deliberations and decisions arising from that meeting. This meeting was held in person at Grace College. 16th Assembly The Synod Standing Committee endorsed the nomination of both lay and ordained members of the Uniting ...

Below is the brief summary of the Synod Standing Committee (SSC) meeting—held on Thursday 3 December 2020—to inform the wider Queensland Synod community of the discussions, deliberations and decisions arising from that meeting. This meeting was held in person at UnitingCare Queensland’s office in the Brisbane CBD. Project Plenty The SSC received an update from Project Plenty after Shared Life. ...

James O’Callaghan reports on the third and final day of the 35th Synod in Session. The third day of the 35th Synod in Session commenced with Bible study and worship led by leaders from the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress. Stories were shared around Ephesians 4:15-16 and the theme of the 35th Synod “grow”. Among those who offered reflections ...

James O’Callaghan reports on the induction of Rev Andrew Gunton as new Moderator of the Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod. On the evening of 22 October 2020, Rev Andrew Gunton was inducted as Moderator of the Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod. A COVID-19 safe service was held at the Rollie Busch Chapel in the Queensland Synod office to ...