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Seeking calm amidst the storm

QLD Synod Webmaster — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 03:24:26 +0000

With her vibrant sense of style and passion for building Christian community, the new discipleship facilitator at Bremer Brisbane Presbytery is already standing out from the crowd. Dianne Jensen talks to Rev Monique Mawbey about life, death and what young Christians think about the Uniting Church. Uniting Church deacon Rev Monique Mawbey has no hesitation ...

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Shadows from an ugly past: The rise of racism in post-apartheid South Africa

QLD Synod Webmaster — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 06:00:27 +0000

White South Africans continue to leave their home country in droves, many unwilling to share their stories as the pain of leaving lingers on. Ashley Thompson talks with three South Africans about how they have been affected by escalating tensions in the post-apartheid nation. As first-hand observations of race-based university protests fill my Facebook newsfeed ...

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April 2016 Journey now available

QLD Synod Webmaster — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 03:51:13 +0000

The award-winning film Spotlight left viewers wondering why the voices of those who were systematically abused by priests in the Boston archdiocese were not heard for so long. This is a reminder that mainstream voices can easily shout down those who do not fit our preconceptions of what is normal and desirable. This edition has ...

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