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Night time is the right time … for church

QLD Synod Webmaster — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 02:58:13 +0000

We traditionally tend to think of church attendance as a morning activity but The Gap Uniting Church has introduced Sunday night worship sessions catering for older youth and young adults. Emma Holmes writes about her experience attending “Night Church” and what newcomers can expect. “What does a dream worship service for young adults look like?” ...

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Bridging the Gap with Sri Lanka

QLD Synod Webmaster — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 01:34:39 +0000

Members of The Gap Uniting Church recently completed a challenging trek through Sri Lanka to raise money to support children with disability. Joanne Allen-Keeling shares her account of the adventure and how UnitingWorld are shaping lives and communities abroad for the better. On 21 September 2016, the Bridge The Gap team set off for Sri ...

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In search of the great silence: Rediscovering Christian meditation

QLD Synod Webmaster — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 02:05:54 +0000

The ancient practice of Christian meditation is experiencing a revival, and Uniting Church members are among those rediscovering the value of silence. Dianne Jensen reports. When the street noise and the background chatter finally fade into nothingness, there is silence. And in this place of deep stillness, all subterfuge cast off, we may find that ...

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Grassroots network fills the gaps

QLD Synod Webmaster — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 06:18:24 +0000

The mental health ministry at The Gap Uniting Church in suburban Brisbane has struck a chord with the local community. Dianne Jensen reports. Mental health ministry coordinator Jeannie Ballantyne knows first-hand the impact that a small group of like-minded souls can have on their church and community. Jeannie and her colleagues Margaret Shield and Barbara ...

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