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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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Good stewardship amidst challenging times

QLD Synod Webmaster — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 05:38:17 +0000

The challenges ahead, and Queensland Synod’s plan to meet them, were the topics of the Synod report presented by chairperson of the Finance Investment and Property (FIP) Board Ralph Collins on 23 October. The board has the primary focus of providing good stewardship of church assets and funds. In his presentation Ralph set the context ...

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Selfless saints awarded for service

QLD Synod Webmaster — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 04:36:10 +0000

Since 1999, the Queensland Synod, through UnitingCare Queensland, has recognised the outstanding and invaluable commitment of volunteers through the Moderator’s Community Service Medal. UnitingCare Queensland outgoing CEO Anne Cross said 43 notable nominations were received this year. “Today, we come together to commend the efforts of all our volunteers, but in particular, the 14 outstanding ...

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UnitingCare faces challenges and changing times

QLD Synod Webmaster — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 06:17:02 +0000

The 33rd Synod heard that significant change in the health, aged care and community services sectors continues to impact every aspect of UnitingCare Queensland (UCQ). Deputy chairperson of the UCQ board Dawson Petie outlined some of the challenges facing UCQ and how the organisation is responding. “We continue to experience major change in government policy ...

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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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Women given a springboard for employment

QLD Synod Webmaster — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 20:34:25 +0000

A new employment project developed by UnitingCare Australia in partnership with the Australian government is helping women enter the job market and early trials by UnitingCare look promising. Amy Cobb reports. Wesley Mission Queensland, UnitingCare Queensland and UnitingCare Australia welcomed the recent announcement by Federal Minister for Women and Employment, Senator Michaelia Cash of $10 ...

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UnitingCare Queensland still facing huge change

QLD Synod Webmaster — Mon, 23 May 2016 02:20:39 +0000

The significant industry turbulence brought by increasing for-profit competitors, disruptive technology, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and changes to government funding models continues to force reflection for UnitingCare Queensland on where their future lies. For an organisation driven by God’s love and altruism, yet existing in an environment of market competitiveness and immense financial ...

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Service recognised in Moderator’s Medals

QLD Synod Webmaster — Sun, 22 May 2016 06:11:18 +0000

Since 1999, the Queensland Synod has recognised the outstanding and invaluable commitment of volunteers to the Uniting Church’s mission in community services through the Moderator’s Community Service Medal. The medals are coordinated by UnitingCare Queensland and were today presented by CEO Anne Cross and moderator Rev David Baker. “This year we received 41 notable nominations—all ...

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Towards 2020 and beyond

QLD Synod Webmaster — Sat, 21 May 2016 06:17:18 +0000

In his report to the 32nd Synod general secretary Robert Packer outlined how the church has been traveling against its Vision 2020 roadmap and identified priorities since the 31st Synod. Robert reminded Synod members that this year is a key review point on the Vision 2020 roadmap and remarked it was, “Checking in to see ...

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Moderator’s Community Service Medal: The search is on

QLD Synod Webmaster — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 07:00:41 +0000

UnitingCare Queensland is on the lookout for outstanding volunteers who reflect the UnitingCare Queensland mission. Emily Murray writes. The search is on for nominations for the 2016 Moderator’s Community Service Medal. Successful nominees will have the opportunity to be presented with their medal during the Uniting Church in Queensland’s 32nd Synod meeting at Alexandra Park ...

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