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33rd Synod: Setting the course ahead

QLD Synod Webmaster — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 01:59:14 +0000

Reflecting on the past and discerning how the church faces the future was front and centre of the 33rd Synod meeting (20–24 October). The team from Journey reports. Hundreds of Uniting Church members gathered at the Alexandra Park Conference Centre on the Sunshine Coast as the 33rd Synod in Session kicked off in style with ...

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Queensland Synod office transitions for future health

QLD Synod Webmaster — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 06:52:37 +0000

In her first report to a Synod in Session as the general secretary, Rev Heather den Houting outlined a number of the activities, strategies and happenings the Synod office has been involved with over that past 18 months. On the first day of business of the 33rd Queensland Synod, Heather called members to reflect on ...

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What’s in a name change?

QLD Synod Webmaster — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 03:20:08 +0000

On 24 August, community-service provider Wesley Mission Queensland hosted a launch event on the Wesley House rooftop in Brisbane City to celebrate its name change from Wesley Mission Brisbane. But what’s in a name change and why does it matter? Journey reports. For over 100 years Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) has reached out to Queenslanders, ...

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32nd Synod: United in purpose and passion

QLD Synod Webmaster — Tue, 31 May 2016 23:22:55 +0000

Enriching dialogue and diversity reigned at the 32nd Synod meeting (20–24 May) while future directions were confirmed. The Journey team was there to cover the event. The Alexandra Park Conference Centre on the Sunshine Coast was packed with hundreds of Uniting Church members from across Queensland. The tea urns were switched on and the blue ...

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Seven (fun) insights into your next general secretary!

QLD Synod Webmaster — Mon, 23 May 2016 03:09:53 +0000

Yesterday 32nd Synod members called Rev Heather den Houting to be the next Queensland Synod general secretary, starting 1 June 2016. Ashley Thompson catches up with Heather to uncover the personality behind the profession. Ashley: What is your passion? Heather: My passion is people, especially people in Christ. I am always deeply delighted by the capacity ...

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Rev Heather den Houting announced as general secretary

QLD Synod Webmaster — Sun, 22 May 2016 05:51:48 +0000

Members of the 32nd Synod have confidently called Rev Heather den Houting to be the next general secretary of the Queensland Synod. Currently acting associate general secretary of the Queensland Synod, Heather will begin this new role on 1 June 2016. “When we say the words ‘together on the way’, I want you to know ...

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