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Council rezone forces future planning

QLD Synod Webmaster — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 23:28:12 +0000

Alexandra Park Conference Centre is located on what could be considered one of the most prestigious pieces of land owned by the Synod, but council rezoning is forcing the Synod to consider its future. Jane Moad reports. Located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast, thousands of people have visited the almost ten hectare site ...

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Moderator’s Community Service Medal: The search is on

QLD Synod Webmaster — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 07:00:41 +0000

UnitingCare Queensland is on the lookout for outstanding volunteers who reflect the UnitingCare Queensland mission. Emily Murray writes. The search is on for nominations for the 2016 Moderator’s Community Service Medal. Successful nominees will have the opportunity to be presented with their medal during the Uniting Church in Queensland’s 32nd Synod meeting at Alexandra Park ...

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Gone camping: Time out for young Christians

QLD Synod Webmaster — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 09:30:14 +0000

Remember looking up at the stars at midnight, talking about God and faith and wishing that you could always hold worship in a bush chapel or on the beach at dawn? Dianne Jensen finds out why youth camps still play a pivotal role in faith development. Youth camps are a tradition in the Uniting Church, ...

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Lessons drawn from the funny side

QLD Synod Webmaster — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 00:00:11 +0000

Dianne Jensen talks to award-winning comic artist Phil Day about viewing life and faith through the lens of humour. Remember that smart-aleck kid whose clever caricatures were passed around the classroom as soon as the teacher’s back was turned? There’s a good chance that he or she grew up to be a cartoonist like Phillip Day, ...

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What’s our call now?

QLD Synod Webmaster — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 00:00:32 +0000

“Well, that’s the question, folks, what’s your response?” This was how Brendan McKeague kicked off a day and a half of discernment for the Synod as it met at Alexandra Park Conference Centre in October. The question was, “Our church is on life support; what’s our call now?” About 70 members of Synod stood up ...

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Moderator’s Community Service Medal: the search is on

QLD Synod Webmaster — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:05:36 +0000

The search is on for nominations for the 2014 Moderator’s Community Service Medal. Successful nominees will have the opportunity to be presented with their medal during the Uniting Church in Queensland’s 31st Synod meeting at Alexandra Park Conference Centre 10-15 October. Colleen Geyer, Director of Mission, UnitingCare Queensland and member of the judging panel, said ...

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