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Statistics don’t tell the full story

QLD Synod Webmaster — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 02:00:58 +0000

Are the people in your church representative of the people that live in the wider community? The Stats have Faces process helps churches connect with their neighbours. Journey reports. Queensland Synod Research Officer Bruce Mullan was surprised to discover that the greatest number of people employed in his suburb worked in retail and construction. “We ...

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Redeveloping your church property: What do you need to know?

QLD Synod Webmaster — Tue, 06 May 2014 04:37:34 +0000

Thinking about making a few changes to your church facilities—perhaps updating the kitchen or building a new hall? Dianne Jensen looks at church redevelopment. Many Queensland congregations faced with ageing infrastructure or changing demographics have made the decision to redevelop their facilities, with some outstanding examples of clever design generating new ministries. Others have chosen ...

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Mitchell, Toowoomba church partnership supports rural families

QLD Synod Webmaster — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 06:00:39 +0000

An innovative partnership between Queensland Uniting Church congregations over 400 kilometres apart has resulted in a new early childhood centre serving isolated families. Dianne Jensen reports. The $1.25 million Mitchell Early Childhood Education Centre (ECEC) was opened in September last year on the grounds of Mitchell State School with the help of a $58 000 ...

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