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Bringing 40 years passed to the present

QLD Synod Webmaster — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 06:21:40 +0000

As we continue to celebrate our 40th anniversary year with reflections on the church’s storied past, Rev Duncan Harrison reminds us of the importance of remembering the Basis of Union, the tensions around union, and the leadership team who guided the new church. Moses on Mt Moriah challenged Israel after their 40 years of wandering, ...

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Multi-Cross Cultural Reference Group celebrates the 40th anniversary

QLD Synod Webmaster — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 00:21:02 +0000

On 24 June the Queensland Synod’s Multi-Cross Cultural Reference Group celebrated the Uniting Church’s 40th anniversary with a party highlighting the rich cultural diversity within the church. Akesa Racava reports. Turning 40 has been equally important across all cultures in the Uniting Church. For our multi-cross cultural congregations it required a celebration of colour, music, dancing, feasting and ...

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Some things you never let go

QLD Synod Webmaster — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 01:02:36 +0000

My June column was about the opportunities and challenges presented by reflection on the church turning 40. If it is a time to give up that which no longer helps us live life in all its fullness, and to take with us that which still provides such a life, what should we take forward? What ...

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