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May 2017 Journey now available

QLD Synod Webmaster — Fri, 05 May 2017 05:54:54 +0000

During my research for our February 2017 edition feature article on the origins of the Uniting Church, it was soon apparent there was an alarming dearth of photographs and video footage of the 1977 celebrations which took place in Queensland. There were a few grainy black-and-white stills of the Milton tennis courts celebration we located ...

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Saving the past for the future

QLD Synod Webmaster — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 02:48:06 +0000

A 40th birthday is a time for getting out the family photos and telling stories. Dianne Jensen explores why preserving our church history is vital to the future of the Uniting Church in Australia. There’s treasure to be found in the nooks and crannies of our churches. Scrapbooks from the Great War, photographs of the ...

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7 ways to preserve your church history

QLD Synod Webmaster — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 00:15:38 +0000

Your church archives may be filled with priceless historical documents and photos but preserving them for future generations is a serious challenge. Journey offers seven tips for ensuring your memories don’t disappear. Seek out treasure Locate historical material onsite and ask members to search through their collections for photos, scrapbooks and so on. The Synod ...

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