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Cornerstone of faith: historic Ipswich church celebrates 170 years

QLD Synod Webmaster — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 00:10:18 +0000

It’s been 170 years since the first service was conducted in the Wesleyan chapel in Ipswich in 1848, giving birth to a faithful congregation who have continued to serve God at the Ipswich City Uniting Church. Join the celebrations on 29 April at 2 pm, and read church council member Ruth Duncan’s reflection to find ...

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Making a big statement

QLD Synod Webmaster — Wed, 31 May 2017 05:05:32 +0000

While the Basis of Union is the foundational document of the Uniting Church, another key text from 1977—the Statement to the Nation—provided a vision for how the newly formed church would respond to the Australian society in which it belonged. Rev Dr John Squires, director of education and formation at the Western Australian Synod, explores ...

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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Your church archives may be filled with priceless historical documents and photos but preserving them for future generations is a serious challenge.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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