Queensland Synod News

The complete set of Journey to Joy Advent and Christmas Resources is here! We pray that they are a blessing to you this Advent and Christmas. Feel free to choose what is useful to you and change and adapt as needed. A final heart felt THANK YOU to all the wonderful people from across the church who have written, and ...

The Synod Standing Committee (SSC) meets on the first Thursday of every month. Updates from the Moderator & General Secretary There was much to celebrate last month. Deep gratitude and congratulations to: Trevor Murray of Gatton congregation was awarded the Moderator’s medal. Rev Bernie Jarius, Rev Bob Heathwood and Rev Wayne Sanderson on the 50th anniversary of their ordination. Jennifer ...

The Project Plenty Discipleship working group are creating Advent & Christmas Resources to help Churches share the Joy of Christmas with their congregations and the wider community. The resources will include themes and ideas for worship, community and congregational reflections and studies, and materials to help families connect with and countdown to Christmas. Please complete this form to sign up for updates ...

The Synod Standing Committee (SSC) meets on the first Thursday of every month. Updates from the Moderator and General Secretary The Moderator visited the congregation at Northside Mackay to present the Spirit of Synod award to Robyn Cooley. The Spirit of Synod award is open to all people in the life of the Queensland Synod who exemplify the call and ...

Below is a summary of the Synod Standing Committee (SSC) meeting—held on Thursday, 1 September. This update is to inform you of the discussions, deliberations and decisions arising from that meeting. The SSC meets monthly on the first Thursday of the month. Updates from the Moderator and General Secretary  The Synod Standing Committee has been meeting face to face; however, ...

Have you ever considered a community of faith being run in a tattoo parlour, a dog park or even a knitting group? The Discipleship working group recently came across a book suggesting just those possibilities. “The 21st Century Christian – following Jesus where life happens” by Michael Moynagh and Michael Beck comes to us from the Fresh Expressions movement in ...

A spotlight continues on principle 5: Our people are suitable for working with anyone vulnerable and are committed to the values of safe ministry. The Church Council must ensure that all people who work or volunteer in activities or programs, including working or volunteering with children, are screened, appointed, trained, supervised and supported to deliver the ministries associated with their appointment. Each ...

UnitingCare Queensland Director of Mission, Rev Bruce Moore, has been elected as Moderator-elect of the Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod. Rev Moore will be inducted at the 37th Synod in October 2023. Speaking about his hope for the Synod, Rev Moore said we are uniquely placed as the Uniting Church here in Queensland. “We are connected to our far-reaching ...

Synod Standing Committee Update – April 2022  Below is a summary of the Synod Standing Committee (SSC) meeting—held on Thursday, April 7, 2022 – to inform the wider Queensland Synod community of the discussions, deliberations and decisions arising from that meeting.   Updates from the Moderator and General Secretary  Due to the lifting of COVID restrictions, the Moderator attended his first ...

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, ...