James O’Callaghan looks at the newly released Covenant Action Plan and what it means for First Peoples across the Queensland Synod. At the 34th Synod in Session in May 2019, the Queensland Synod launched its inaugural Covenant Action Plan (CAP), a momentous milestone in the life of the church and another step towards genuine reconciliation. This was the culmination of ...
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James O’Callaghan reports on a sustainability initiative undertaken by the Queensland Synod office which is seeing great benefits for the environment and the reduction of energy bills. More Queensland congregations are expected to take up solar power following the launch of a Synod solar scheme and the encouraging outcomes from the installation of a 100 kilowatt system at the Queensland ...
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James O’Callaghan introduces the new face who will lead Alexandra Park Conference Centre through its next chapter. Alexandra Park Conference Centre welcomed new leadership in 2019 with Danny Salzke, a former business manager for a large church facility in Toowoomba, taking the position as manager. Danny has already seen synergies between the two roles with former Toowoomba clients holding camps ...
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I’m still ruminating on the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1–12) and feeling called back to them again and again. I was reflecting on them at Kings College’s Commemoration Service last month. Matthew certainly draws a picture of Jesus as the new Moses, the new law-giver for a new community, and what we have come to call the beatitudes are the opening statements ...
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