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Moderator Medal Presentation – Helen Beech

Helen Beech, Living Faith Uniting Church, recently received a Moderator’s Medal which is awarded for outstanding contribution to the community (Helen is pictured with the Moderator, Rev Bruce Moore). Helen has been the leader of the Balance Builders’ program for over 20 years. As a physiotherapist she established an exercise group for 10 women, which grew exponentially over the years […]
13 September – Anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People

In July 2024, during the 17th Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia, members recognised the failure of the Voice referendum has been felt very strongly in most Congress  communities. First Nations people are looking for another way forward including support from the churches and the Uniting Church has responded by committing to being guided […]
Church continues work with vulnerable women at WillowTree 37

The Warwick Killarney Uniting Church has announced it will continue the great work of Protea Place in Warwick, which supported vulnerable women in the region through a pilot program over the past 12 months. The Centre has been renamed WillowTree37 following the withdrawal of funding by Protea Place and will continuing its legacy of care […]
Church partners with state to deliver affordable homes on Thursday Island

The Queensland Synod of the Uniting Church in Australia will deliver eight new affordable homes on Thursday Island with support from the Queensland Government’s Housing Investment Fund. The modular homes will be fabricated by Oly Homes in their factory on the Sunshine Coast, transported to the Torres Strait, and installed on land owned by the […]
My Story: Hospitals, Healing and the Kingdom of God

By Rev Jenny Busch On June 30, the Uniting Church will cease to provide paid ministry placements to our State hospitals in Queensland. This marks a key moment in the life and ministry of the Uniting Church and the affected hospitals. As one of our State hospital chaplains, I wanted to share with you a […]
World Environment Day Panel: This is Our Home

By Scott Guyatt, Queensland Synod Consultant  A discussion panel on ways to care for Country has called the Uniting Church to action. Hosted on World Environment Day (June 5) by the Queensland Synod, UnitingCare Queensland, and Wesley Mission Queensland, four speakers explored the First Nations’ understanding of caring for Country, custodianship, and the unique opportunities […]