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After the flood, where’s the river of tears?

QLD Synod Webmaster — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 06:02:30 +0000

With a major humanitarian disaster unfolding in Nepal, India and Bangladesh due to dangerous flooding, UnitingWorld’s Cath Taylor asks where is the media coverage and what can we do to help? The first I knew of 16 million people inundated by floodwater were the photos from a friend on Facebook. Outstretched hands, bare shoulders, muddy torrents: they ...

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Debbie’s gone, but we’re still here!

QLD Synod Webmaster — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 06:17:26 +0000

Cyclone Debbie may have vanished from the news but the work of rebuilding and strengthening local communities is gaining traction, thanks to Synod appeal funds from donors nationwide. Dianne Jensen reports. When Cyclone Debbie let loose its fury on the north Queensland town of Bowen, Uniting Church minister Rev Tevita Mone and his five children ...

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Heartbreak and hope for crisis weary communities

QLD Synod Webmaster — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 00:08:13 +0000

While the massive clean-up after Cyclone Debbie and the associated record-breaking floods is well underway, it will take some months to count the real cost to the community. Journey reports on how the Uniting Church is supporting those impacted into the future. Farmers, business owners and householders in north and central Queensland and northern New ...

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Counting the cost of disaster

QLD Synod Webmaster — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 07:00:59 +0000

Longreach minister Rev Jenny Coombes provides insight into how we can care for people in times of disaster. One of the greatest stressors in my life at present is having to smile and say “thank you very much” to people who bring goods into the area—toys, pamper packs, food hampers, hay and so on—then deal ...

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UnitingWorld supports United Church in Solomons relief effort

QLD Synod Webmaster — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 03:57:57 +0000

Flash flooding has caused enormous damage since torrential rain began in the Solomon Islands on Friday. So far three people have been confirmed dead and more than 49 000 people have been displaced from their homes. UnitingWorld is gathering support for the United Church in the Solomon Islands in their relief efforts. Please donate online ...

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Church solidarity after typhoon

QLD Synod Webmaster — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 05:39:15 +0000

The Uniting Church is working to support the people of the Philippines through its agencies and partner churches after the devastating arrival of super typhoon Haiyan, but needs your help, writes Marnie Frost from UnitingWorld. Super typhoon Haiyan—one of the worst storms ever recorded—crossed the Philippines on Friday 8 November, killing, injuring and displacing thousands ...

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