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 ...
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Day two of the 35th Synod in Session as members hear from life of the church
James O’Callaghan reports on the second day of the 35th Synod in Session where reports from multiple governing bodies and agencies were received by members. The first virtual and 35th meeting of the Synod in Session continued for a second day on 24 October 2020. The day was opened with worship and Bible study where leaders from the Uniting Aboriginal ...
Read More »Day one of the 35th Synod in Session ventures into uncharted territory
James O’Callaghan reports on the first day of the 35th Synod in Session. The 35th Synod in Session of the Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod commenced on 23 October 2020. The session was opened by Rev Andrew Gunton—who was inducted as Moderator of the Queensland Synod on 22 October 2020—before Gaja Kerry, Traditional Owner, Jaggera/Turrubal Lands performed a Welcome ...
Read More »Rev Andrew Gunton inducted as new Queensland Synod Moderator
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 ...
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