Moderator’s Pastoral Note
Dear members of Northern Synod,
It is with a sad heart to share with you the news that John McMillan, father of Stuart McMillian has passed away this morning at 6 NSW/ACT time.
I was spending time with Stuart, Rose, and others during our prayer meeting when Stuart received the news that his father had suffered from a heart attack. Stuart flew to Sydney yesterday afternoon to be by his father’s side. Together with his brother, they spent time talking
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October 22 marks the second anniversary of the National Apology to Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse.
This pre-recorded service is designed to help congregations and faith communities to mark the anniversary.
Order of service/Liturgy:
Liturgy-of-Acknowledgement-and-Lament
https://vimeo.com/468435044
The Uniting Church, a predominantly western oriented
Church is increasingly becoming multi cultural where
people from non western cultures bring their faith culture
and a theology/theologies mostly influenced by western
Christendom. This seminar will resource participants
to re imagine Church and Theology from a non western
perspective. The Seminar consists of an Address by
Dr Randy Woodley followed by group discussion and a
plenary where participant will engage directly with Dr Randy Woodley.
We have some exciting news! Frontier Services is working with the Producers of Australia’s newest travel and adventure TV series to find cast members!
That’s right, we’re looking for people to undertake a life-changing 6-day journey in the first quarter of 2021… and star on national TV! Share this with your friends, family, work colleagues and social media pals and get set for the adventure of a lifetime! BONUS: net proceeds from this award-winning TV project will support Frontier Services.
The trip,
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(Originally posted on New Times Online, July 2020)
I rose early this morning. The sun is rising over Lee Point in Darwin. The salt water laps on the sand and the curlews are still calling. There is a smouldering camp fire with an early morning billy, but most of the ‘long-grass’ campers are still rolled up in their sheets. There is a stillness, a peacefulness, a calmness, that invites reflection and remembering.
Is it the stories of my grandmother whose life was
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3rd July 2020
From the Moderator
There were two questions Jesus asked His disciples: “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” and “what do you say, who is that person?”. These two questions help us to understand different realities. Jesus does not need our answer to the first question as they are merely comparing Him to John the Baptist, Elijah or Jeremiah. Jesus instead requires an answer the second question. He asks all of us who are currently serving Him
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From the Moderator
“12. In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. 13. I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.” Ephesians 3:12-13
God sent Paul to preach the truth and the mystery of God that he had obtained both personally and through his fellowship even though he was a persecutor of the followers of Christ. Paul carried it out with all his heart.
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