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Breaking bad biblical bigotry

QLD Synod Webmaster — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 23:30:45 +0000

Using biblical texts to stereotype women does immense damage to society. Rev Dr Anita Monro explores the overt and subtle consequences of sexism. Mary, mother of Jesus (the virgin) and Mary Magdalene (the alleged prostitute): that’s how we remember two of the key leaders of the early Christian movement. That kind of stereotyping of women ...

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Hey! Good news!

QLD Synod Webmaster — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 22:00:49 +0000

Telling others about the good news of Christ’s death and resurrection is a vital part of mission and discipleship, but it can be difficult—even intimidating. Rohan Salmond looks at how to overcome some of the challenges to evangelism. When Jesus was betrayed and crucified, the movement which had built up around him was shattered and ...

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February 2016 Journey now available

QLD Synod Webmaster — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 06:41:25 +0000

Lead and share I’ve been fortunate to have grown up in schools and churches that have taken deliberate steps to cultivate and mentor young leaders. It’s been a great help to me over the years. On page four the moderator talks about leadership in a non-hierarchical Uniting Church context. Far from absolving us of the ...

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Experiencing Easter afresh

QLD Synod Webmaster — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 14:01:14 +0000

Christians hear the Easter story regularly, but how do we breathe new life into the story—and do we even need to? Mardi Lumsden explores. For some people the Easter story is a reminder of the purpose of their faith. For others it is the impetus to change their life. It is an epic tale of ...

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