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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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Caloundra takes action after Cyclone Ian

QLD Synod Webmaster — Sun, 02 Mar 2014 23:00:36 +0000

When Cyclone Ian ripped through the Pacific Island nation of Tonga on 11 January, Caloundra Uniting Church member Judy Morrison’s first thoughts were with her friends on Tongatapu, the southernmost island. Ashley Goetze reports. While the category five storm left no dramatic structural damage on Tongatapu, the north island of Ha’apai, home to the Free ...

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Building on a strong foundation

QLD Synod Webmaster — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 06:17:00 +0000

The image of the 77-year-old Bundaberg Uniting Church awash with 60 cm of putrid water was a symbol for many of the devastation wrought by the January floods. It was the end of September before the congregation gathered in the refurbished church for worship, writes Dianne Jensen. The damage to the Bundaberg church property was extensive. As ...

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Bundaberg: the advent of hope

QLD Synod Webmaster — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 05:24:55 +0000

As Bundaberg Uniting Church members begin the familiar Advent journey, many will reflect on a year of working and waiting for a new beginning. Dianne Jensen reports. The people of Bundaberg and the nearby towns in the Wide Bay Burnett region had their lives turned upside down by the floods caused by cyclone Oswald last ...

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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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President launches bushfire appeal

QLD Synod Webmaster — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 06:53:28 +0000

The worst bushfires in 45 years have devastated the Blue Mountains area. The Uniting Church Assembly is responding, but requires generous assistance, reports Matt Pulford. President of the Uniting Church in Australia Rev Dr Andrew Dutney has launched a national appeal to support those facing loss and hardship from the recent bushfires in New South Wales. ...

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