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31st Synod revives the church

QLD Synod Webmaster — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 01:47:03 +0000

The 31st Queensland Synod meeting (10–15 October) could be characterised by an energy signifying that the church is on the cusp of something different. Members from across the Queensland Synod gathered together for the 31st Synod in Session as they discussed issues important to the Uniting Church in Queensland, ranging from statistics of church decline ...

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Members take the floor at Synod Open Space

QLD Synod Webmaster — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 07:29:50 +0000

Discussions during the open space at the 31st Synod have concluded after more than 100 conversations took place among Synod members and staff about the future of the Uniting Church. Facilitator Brendan McKeague, who gave the Norman and Mary Miller Lecture on Monday evening, introduced the discussion theme “Our church is on life support, what’s ...

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Uniting Church future open for discussion

QLD Synod Webmaster — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 00:21:18 +0000

After three days of structured business, the 31st Synod is moving to a time of open space to discuss the question, “Our church is on life support; what’s our call now?” The open space discussions come after a sobering report from Mission Engagement Project officer Scott Guyatt which indicated that if current trends continue, the ...

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