In recognition of the 45th anniversary of the Uniting Church in Australia (June 22, 2022).
A Flourishing Creation – Environmental sustainability
Environmental sustainability is one of the key commitments discerned during the Plenty engagement process throughout the Queensland Synod. It is a core part of the Shared life. Flourishing communities strategic vision. The initiative outlined the need to, “Develop and promote a care for creation Position Statement and Action Plan”.
The report is available for download here.
Plentiful Conversations – Life Together – Redress and safe church.
In the latest Plentiful Conversation video, representatives from across the life of the church gathered in the Brisbane CBD for a celebration of the Uniting Church’s commitment to our communities. The introduction, speeches and public service in King George Square can be viewed in the above video.
Plentiful Conversations Indooroopilly.
The extraordinary work at the Asylum Seeker and Refugee Support Hub at Indooroopilly Uniting Church is profiled. Through the initiative, refugees and asylum seekers are able to access a range of support services including legal aid, mental and health counselling, medical issues and providing connections.
Yarning Circle Gathering 2021.
“The time has come for the next generation to become prosperous shoots on the vine.”. In this video, attendees at the recent gathering of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) hosted by the Moderator shared how First Peoples can contribute to the growth and development of the Uniting Church.
Plentiful Conversations – Life Together – Redress and safe church.
In the latest Plentiful Conversation video,Recently, representatives from across the life of the church gathered in the Brisbane CBD for a celebration of the Uniting Church’s commitment to our communities. The introduction, speeches and public service in King George Square can be viewed in the above video.
Plenty mission priority: Transforming communities- engaging in environmentally conscious processes and practices
Our Church is blessed to be present in so many communities across Queensland. Every one is different. Transforming communities- engaging in environmentally conscious processes and practices asks us all to consider how we can care for creation.
Director of Mission Strategy Scott Guyatt explores Transforming communities in the context of environmental sustainability. “God committed creation to our stewardship and care”.
If this theme speaks to you, we would love to have you as part of the conversation
Transforming Communities – past, present and future.
The words may be more than 40 years old, but the Statement to the Nation remains a call for the Uniting Church. This video was presented at the Transforming Communities Celebration held last Wednesday evening.
Plentiful Conversations – Transforming Communities Social Activities Group for Everyone at Southside Uniting Church.
Find out how Southside Uniting Church – Mt Gravatt and the SAGE group are transforming the local community in this video as part of the Plentiful Conversations series.The SAGE group meets every Wednesday morning during school term at Southside Uniting Church, Mt Gravatt. If you’d like to learn more about SAGE, contact the organisers on (07) 3848 7093 or via email.
NAIDOC 2021 – Heal Country!
This NAIDOC week we hear the words of Reverend Roberta Stanley. She speaks to us about what Healing Country means to her.
Plentiful Conversations – Transforming Communities Social Activities Group for Everyone at Southside Uniting Church.
There are people working to transform their communities in innovative and compassionate ways throughout the whole Synod. Find out how Southside Uniting Church – Mt Gravatt are supporting socially isolated people in their local community in this new Plentiful Conversations video. If this theme of Transforming Communities speaks to you, we would love to have you on board!
Plenty mission priority: Transforming communities – Covenantal relationship with First Peoples
“We have work to do here – to build strong, healthy, vibrant relationships between First and Second Peoples.” Director of Mission Strategy Scott Guyatt explores Transforming communities through developing covenantal relationships with First Peoples. If this theme speaks to you, we would love to hear from you.
Mission Priority, Transforming communities calls us to be active in our local communities – responding to need and developing a vibrant and healing place, where community members find their voice and feel safe and loved.