One Church. If One Church is the “what” of Project Plenty’s focus on church’s identity, what is the “why” that undergirds this priority? Perhaps the why of one church is to enhance the relational dynamics and operational efficiencies between all key stakeholders. This could lead to innovative opportunities, financial savings and a clearer sense of identity within the branding of ...

With the world turned upside down by the global pandemic, people of faith aligned to the kingdom of God are asking, how do we sing the Lord’s song in our troubled lands? How do we now live, worship, and serve amid such upheaval, insecurity, fear, grief, and social isolation? Are most of our energies focused on enduring the worst of ...

We live in world where the quest for peace and togetherness is ubiquitous, and where the paths put forward to achieve it are seemingly infinite. Every world religion, every political ideology, and sometimes it seems like every individual person, has their own idea of peace and their own particular plan for how it can be best brought about. Yet, when ...

Recently, my first hymns concert at Bayside Uniting Church in October was well-received. There were 71 attendees that Sunday afternoon and I was deeply encouraged by the positive feedback from many who came along. The attendees were appreciative of my passion for music as I offered this educational/musical event to the wider church; they expressed their appreciation and thanks for ...

Morningside Uniting Church Minister Rev David Kim reflects on the theme of “Uniting in Diversity”, coinciding with Queensland Multicultural Month. The word “unity” is generally translated into a Korean word 연합 (yearn harp, in Chinese 联合). Its literal meaning is to achieve a common goal together. Partnership through MoU would be a good example. So, depending on what the common ...

The first-ever online meeting for the Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia took place over the weekend of 17-18 July. Rebecca Beisler reports. In two historical and joyful moments for the church, the 16th Assembly installed Rev Sharon Hollis as its third woman President and declared Rev Charissa Suli the new President-elect, the youngest and first person from a ...

James O’Callaghan meets Bruce and Sue Tyson, both recipients of a Moderator’s Medal in 2020 which was presented in 2021.  For Sue and Bruce Tyson of Toowoomba, the church has provided them with an outlet to meet people and help those in need. While both were baptised and confirmed—Bruce an Anglican and Sue a Presbyterian—and raised in religious households, it ...

The Wesley family holds a notable place in the history of the Christian faith and Pilgrim People Brisbane celebrated the day with a worship service including Wesley-penned hymns, Methodist prayers and a homily on John and Charles’ work. Pilgrim People Brisbane reports. Pilgrim People Brisbane celebrated Wesley Day at their regular service of worship on Sunday 16th May 2021 at ...

One hundred and forty years ago Nerang was a town still growing from infancy with a small array of shops, a telegraph office, a local school and little economic interest in “tourism”. But over the near century and a half the church has stood the test of time welcoming the faithful and being a home for God’s word in the ...

Tornadoes are considered in theological and meteorological terms in Peter Thuesen’s latest book Tornado God but the author also explores, more broadly, the role of God when natural disasters strike and bring misery to many around the world. Nick Mattiske reviews. Tornadoes have the fastest winds on Earth, and while hurricanes/cyclones have wider impact, tornadoes are the most destructive. They ...