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Letters November 2016

QLD Synod Webmaster — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 04:07:25 +0000

That’s us in the corner? The title of the secular band R.E.M.’s 1991 hit single “Losing my religion” was supposedly taken from a southern United States expression meaning “At my wit’s end”, as if things were going so bad you could lose your faith in God. So what has this to do with Rev David ...

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Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy

QLD Synod Webmaster — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 20:46:14 +0000

Sunday-best clothes, church, roast lunches and lazy afternoons are Sunday memories for many older Christians. Dianne Jensen explores whatever happened to the Sabbath. For most Australians, the measured pace of Sunday has given way to the frenetic demand for unlimited access to entertainment, sport and commercial services. We are willing participants, giving way to the ...

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October 2016 Journey now available

QLD Synod Webmaster — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 23:58:51 +0000

This edition we’re unveiling some new sections which we hope bring a fresh dimension to the magazine: “Humans of UCA”, a look at the wide spectrum of people that make up the church, and “Whatever happened to”, a trip down memory lane to examine faith-themed concepts that may have been given heavy focus in the ...

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Pursuing Sabbath equity

QLD Synod Webmaster — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 01:30:51 +0000

Sabbath is more than just time off; it’s a holy day that strengthens a relationship. But not everyone has the privilege of observing the Sabbath, writes Rev Peter Lockhart. It can be argued that the first story of the Bible is centred not on the act of creation but on establishing the importance of the ...

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