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25 September 2018Hello
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From the General SecretaryResignation of Rev David FenderI advise that last week I accepted the resignation of Rev David Fender from his role as the Associate General Secretary. David is leaving in order to pursue other exciting ministry opportunities and we wish him the greatest blessings for his future. David will be in the office from 2–5 October to complete some outstanding work and then will go on leave until the conclusion of his placement on 31 October 2018. A recruitment process to fill the Associate General Secretary role has commenced.
Rev Heather den Houting Consultation paper on governance structuresThis is your opportunity to have your say! The consultation paper on Queensland Synod Governance Structures is open for feedback until 1 November 2018 and your contribution to this consultation process will be invaluable. Read the consultation paper and submit comments online or email the Queensland Synod office.
Belinda Bones From the ModeratorMonday morning prayerJoin us for the Monday morning prayer in September: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.” Matthew 5:9 Lord, give us courage, tenacity, and wisdom to be peacemakers in our fractured world. Amen
Moderator's MusingIn this week's Moderator's musing, Rev David Baker reflects on his recent trip through Mary Burnett, Central Queensland and the Central West last week with Rev Peter Armstrong, UnitingCare Queensland Associate Director of Mission, Community Engagement. Read the full article. Presbytery and congregation newsInduction service for Rev Janet StainesThe Moreton Rivers Presbytery invites you to join them at the induction service for Rev Janet Staines on 21 October at 2 pm, Chermside Kedron Community Church, 590 Gympie Rd, Chermside. To RSVP please contact the presbytery office.
Kathy Wright Induction service for Rev Susan PickeringThe Moreton Rivers Presbytery invites you to join with them at the induction service for Rev Susan Pickering on 28 October at 2 pm, Saint Andrews Uniting Church, Ann St, Brisbane City. To RSVP please contact the presbytery office.
Kathy Wright Position vacantSouthside collaboration – Lead Ministry AgentSix congregations in Brisbane's southern surburbs have committed to exploring amalgamation for more effective mission and ministry. South Moreton Presbytery is seeking to call a ministry agent with a unique set of skills to work with those congregations and their ministry agents in guiding and shaping this collaborative journey. This is a three-year placement with an option to extend, starting as soon as possible, open to ordained and lay people. Applications close on Friday, 5 October. A placement description and background to the collaboration project are available from the JNC Chair, Rev Beth Nicholls. Please contact Beth via email or mobile: 0407 170 573.
Ps David Busch Associate General Secretary
The Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod is seeking an Associate General Secretary to provide leadership to the church in the key areas of mission, ministries, chaplaincy and placements.
To be successful, you need to be strong team member with the capacity to implement the strategic intent of the Synod. For further information about this placement opportunity, please view the Ministry Vacancies webpage. Applicants are required to address their suitability for the placement based on the position description. Applications are to be addressed to the General Secretary and submitted via email to careers@ucaqld.com.au. Applications close 21 October 2018.
Grant Weaver Blue Care Chaplain – Aged CareUnitingCare is seeking a chaplain to serve in a 0.75 Blue Care placement in Bundaberg, Queensland. The purpose of the placement is to provide and ensure chaplaincy services are ministries of compassion. The services are to be provided across residential facilities, allied health and community, and retirement living. Contact Kay Bittner, UnitingCare Chaplaincy Coordinator, for the position description.
Please apply in writing to:
Kay Bittner Pastoral Care Chaplain – The Wesley HospitalUnitingCare has a vacancy for a full-time Pastoral Care Chaplain at the Wesley Hospital located in Auchenflower, Brisbane. This stipended placement provides high quality pastoral and spiritual care services to patients, their carers, families and health care staff as an expression of the mission of the church. The position reports to the Pastoral Care Manager. Please contact Kay Bittner for a copy of the position description. Please apply in writing to:
The Wesley JNC Last date for applications is 7 October 2018.
Kay Bittner Cunnamulla, Burke and Wills PatrolThe Downs Presbytery, in partnership with Frontier Services, is seeking a person to minister to remote rural and isolated communities in the Cunnamulla Burke and Wills area in south west Queensland. If you have a passion for ministry in the outback, you will have many opportunities to serve people in the small communities and large properties that are a part of this remote area—Bedourie, Birdsville, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Quilpie, Wyandra and the like. Together we will discern a call from God for this ministry as there are both challenges and growth opportunities in what would become a ministry experience of a lifetime.
John Case Learning newsPrincipal's Hour podcast: Week 8 Semester 2Speaking on 1 Samuel 18:1-16, Simon Gomersall contrasts the destructive power of envy with the redeeming power of obedient love. Subscribe to Trinity College Queensland's podcast.
Belinda Hoadley
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