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Newsletter 7 June 2017
Cultivating an inclusive, growing and energised church
Calendar Dates
June 7
Understanding Your Kids & Their Digital Life: 7-8.30pm –
Cleveland UC. Presenter: Steve Molkenton, Digital Youth
Discipleship Project Officer, Qld Synod.
8 Induction Service – Rev Dr Peter Hobson: 3pm Synod Chapel,
Uniting Church Centre.
9 Commissioning for Michelle Richardson: 12.30pm Wesley
Hospital.
11 Conclusion Service - Rev. Leo Newell: 9am – Burleigh Heads
UC, 2 Burleigh St, Burleigh.
12 Kids Camp Out Organisers Meeting
17 Safe Ministry with Children Training: 9am-12noon – Capalaba
UC
18 Induction Service – Rev. Peter Elliott: 2pm – Yeronga UC, 58
Kadumba St, Yeronga.
20
Presbytery Gathering (South): Newlife Robina – 6pm. Speaker:
Stu Cameron. RSVP to Presbytery Office: 3807 7421 or email:
24
Uniting Church 40th
Anniversary hosted by Multicross Cultural
Reference Group of the Qld Synod. Theme: All of This is Us.
Beenleigh RUC – 10am to 4pm.
25 Induction Service – Rev. Jim Haak: 2pm – Samford Valley UC
28
Presbytery Gathering (North): Capalaba UC – 6pm. Speaker:
Bruce Moore, Director of Mission UnitingCare Qld. “Life in Its
Fullness” John 10:10. RSVP to Presbytery Office: 3807 7421 or
email: [email protected]
July 1 Flourish Arts Festival joins China Town at Southport
1 Gala Fund-Raising Evening for Young Sudanese to attend
National Conference: St David’s UC, Coopers Plains – 6-9pm.
4 Pastoral Relations Committee
9 Induction Service – Rev. Leo Newell: 2pm – Mudgeeraba UC,
89 Franklin Dve (Springbrook Rd), Mudgeeraba.
11 Discoveries Directors’ Meeting – Presbytery Office
13 NCLS Workshop – Scott Guyatt: 7.30pm – Beenleigh RUC.
18 Code of Ethics & Safe Ministry with Children Training for
Ministers: Beenleigh RUC 9am.
19 Mission Resources Committee
19 Placements
22 Children’s Ministry Network Breakfast: 8-10am – Beenleigh RUC
& Kids Camp Out Orientation – 10.30-11.45am
22 Discoveries Team Leaders 1
st meeting: Broadwater Road UC – 1to
4pm.
23 Safe Ministry with Children Training: 2-5pm – Sunnybank UC
29 Messy Meetup: 10am-3pm at Sherwood Anglican
August 19-20 Kids Camp Out
The Presbytery staff team meets each Tuesday at 9:30am for discussion, devotions, and prayer for the life
of the church in the Presbytery. Prayer points are welcome. Please contact a Presbytery staff member
with any items for prayer.
Presbytery Minister’s Word
Beautiful weather, good company , excellent input and
opportunities for personal reflection characterised our
Presbytery Retreat. Keith Farmer brought a wealth of experience
in ministry and mentoring. Coming from outside our
denomination he helped us to see ourselves and our church from
a different perspective. We were greatly encouraged. Keith’s
notes are available on request from the Presbytery office.
Keith helped us reflect on five key issues: Spirituality, relationships, emotional well -being, the
created rhythms of life, and vulnerabilities.
There was fun Dragon Boat racing on the river and, for some of
us, the State of Origin result was pleasing. Trevor Gibson and
Brad Foote proudly represented their States of origin.
Our thanks go to those who led
worship and provided music.
The only down side was that
attendance was little more than half those who were eligible. It is
my hope that future retreats will benefit from an increased
attendance.
Please note the Presbytery gatherings planned this month; 20th
at Newlife Robina and the 28th
at
Capalaba.
Alan
Spirituality
Relationships Emotional wellbeing
Creative rhythms of life Vulnerabilities
Pastoral note
The Rev Douglas Kirkup passed away on 1 June. Doug was a long term General Secretary of
the Methodist Church in Queensland, and a former President of the conference. He served
throughout Queensland from 1949 to 1991. His funeral this Friday (9 June) at Broadwater
Road Uniting Church at 10.30 am. Please keep his family in your prayers.
Induction service: Rev Dr Peter Hobson
An induction service for Rev Peter Hobson as Trinity College Queensland's Dean of Formation
and Dispersed Learning will be held on Thursday 8 June commencing 3 pm at the Synod
chapel, Uniting Church Centre, 60 Bayliss Street, Auchenflower. RSVP
Induction service for Rev Jim Haak
Please join Samford Valley Community Church in welcoming their new minister Rev Jim
Haak at his induction service on 25 June at 2 pm, 44 Mount Glorious Rd, Samford. Afternoon
tea will follow. Please contact Tricia, Robyn or Nicky at Moreton Rivers Presbytery on 3289
2832 or via email by 20 June.
Preparing for 40 Days of Prayer. All of this is us.
President Stuart McMillan is calling the Uniting Church in Australia to prayer for 40 days,
starting on 14 May to our 40th anniversary date on 22 June. The Assembly will share prayers for
different areas of work in the life of the Church every day during this time.
The fourth week of the 40 Days of Prayer is from Monday 5 June to Sunday 11 June begins with a
prayer for World Environment Day and ends with a prayer for our 12 National Conferences.
Subscribe to 40 days of prayer: https://assembly.uca.org.au/40prayers
Lay Preacher Update
Because everyone’s position in life constantly changes, thereby changing our individual
availability for preaching appointments – we need to update our records.
Therefore would all Accredited Lay Preachers in South Moreton Presbytery who are available
for Preaching appointments away from their home church, please contact us with details.
Contact Owen Bunker, lay Preacher Coordinator, [email protected] Mob 0467 022 727
or Michele Cochrane, Administration officer, [email protected] Ph 3807 7421.
33rd SYNOD – 20 to 24 October 2017 Nominations are now invited for the 33rd Synod in Session to be held from 20 to 24 October
2017 at Alexandra Park Conference Centre, Sunshine Coast.
All South Moreton Presbytery Ministers, Church Council Chairs & Secretaries have been
emailed with the details of nomination.
Please advise the Presbytery Office by email: [email protected]
BY FRIDAY 30 JUNE of the name, address, email address and congregation of nominated
members (lay and ministerial) from your congregation.
NCLS WORKSHOP 13th JULY Our Presbytery will host a workshop led by Scott Guyatt at 7.30pm on Thursday 13
th July at
Beenleigh Uniting Church. Scott will help digest the National Church Life Survey data relevant
to future of our Presbytery and local congregations.
You are invited to attend with key leaders from your congregation. For more details contact the
Presbytery office.
Availability of "Together in Song" hymn book
The Australian Hymn Book Pty Ltd has received notification from the publishers of Together
in Song, that they will not be renewing their agreements with copyright holders once they
expire in early 2018.
Please be advised that orders should be placed soon as the hymn book won't be available once
the copyright agreements have been terminated.
For further information on this matter, please visit the Australian Hymn Book website.
Wednesday 7 June, 7pm - 8:30pm @ Cleveland UC
How are parents supposed to keep up when the Internet is
an ever-expanding, ever-changing environment? How do
you encourage your children to live a fully authentic life
while protecting them from the many pitfalls that social
media so readily provides?
UNDERSTANDING YOUR KIDS & THEIR DIGITAL LIFE is a 90 minute session
free of fear and fake news that will deliver tools and help parents develop strategies to
address the growing digital divide between them and the young people in their care.
We will explore how young people use the internet; provide tips on discussing
appropriate behaviour; and share ideas on ways to support your young people by
providing a safe, supportive environment. There will be the opportunity to discuss the
material, including a Q&A session.
Presenter: Steve Molkenton - Digital Youth Discipleship Project Officer, Qld Synod.
Free admission
Register your interest at https://www.facebook.com/ClevelandUC/
CAN YOU HELP OUR YOUNG SOUTH SUDANESE ATTEND THEIR NATIONAL CONFERENCE?
Gala cultural fund-raising evening
St David’s UC, Coopers Plains
Saturday, July 1, 6:00-9:00 pm
Having hosted the very successful South Sudanese UCA National Conference in 2015, the Nuer Faith
Community at Coopers Plains are keen to attend this year’s National Conference, being held in
Melbourne in September. They are especially keen for their young people to be able to attend. But travel
costs are high, and they need our help. So the community is holding a Gala Fund-raising Evening of
Sudanese food, fashion, music and dancing at St David’s on Saturday, July 1, from 6:00 pm. Entry is
free, with an encouragement for people to donate during the evening. All proceeds will help pay for
travel and conference costs for their young people.
The attached flyer has all the details. Please promote this in your Congregation so that our whole
Presbytery can get behind this community. You might also wish to take up a special offering, or your
Church Council may wish to make a donation. If so, please contact the Presbytery Office about
depositing those funds.
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KIDS CAMP OUT is on 19-20 August 2017
Kids Camp Out is an overnight camp for kids 7-12 years of age. KCO aims to help kids to
explore faith through their own discovery, encouraging sharing and relationships with their
peers. At KCO kids enjoy a wide range of activities, games, worship and music, based around
the theme of Guess who? Yes You!. The theme aims to teach the campers about Jesus' life and
teachings, in a manner that is understandable, appropriate to their context and, of course,
incredibly fun.
KCO is an activity of South Moreton Presbytery, and is organized by a team of dedicated people
who have put together an excellent program. Congregations bring children, leaders, and camping
equipment with some food and then join the program.
For information about registration and organizing your congregation to attend please contact
Beth Nicholls Project Officer Mission 0407170573 or check out the Presbytery web
site:https://www.southmoreton.org.au/
Kids Camp Out Organisers Meeting – 12 June: Contact Beth Nicholls, Project Officer Mission – 0407170573 – for details.
Children’s Ministry Network Breakfast.
Please note the change of date for the next breakfast to 22 July (not 10 June) at Beenleigh
UC. After the breakfast will be Kids Camp Out orientation.
Safe Ministry with Children training
Saturday, 17 June 2017, 9.30am-12noon
Capalaba UC, 32 Ney Rd, Capalaba QLD 4157
Trainer: Rev Beth Nicholls (Project Officer Mission)
Please RSVP to (07) 3390 2557
Sunday, 23rd
July 2017, 2-5pm
Sunnybank UC, Hellawell Rd, Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109
Please RSVP to (07) 3273 4433
Code of Ethics Training Bremer Brisbane
Friday 23rd
June 9am -12.00 Noon
Goodna Uniting Church - 13 William St, Goodna
This will be followed by the ‘Ministers Component’ for ‘Safe Ministry with Children’ from 1-
3pm.
RSVP: Melloney Braithwaite, Presbytery Administration Officer, Bremer Brisbane Presbytery
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0413 667 671
South Moreton Presbytery: Tuesday 18th July 2017 9:00am – 12:30pm followed by lunch
Beenleigh RUC
Safe Ministry with Children for Ministers will be conducted in the afternoon.
RSVP: [email protected]
Workshop on the Care of Creation – Saturday 1st July, Santa Teresa, Ormiston
A Workshop on Arts, Spirituality, Care of our Common Home and the Sacred Role of the
Teacher will be held at Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre, Ormiston, from 9am to 3pm on
Saturday 1st July. The theme will be Care of Our Common Home (Creation), with God and
Creation, Wisdom and Creation, and Love and Creation providing the foci for the sessions.
Reflections on iconic paintings by Redlands artist and storyteller, Peter Hunter, Artist in
Residence at Santa Teresa, and engagement with Scripture led by Rev Douglas Jones,
participants will have the opportunity to contemplate iconic art, listen to stories, reflect on
Scripture, and pray in service of care of our common home, the earth.
Registrations close on Wednesday 21st June. Enquiries can be made to Peter Hunter at
[email protected] or phone 3286 1494.
Invitation to be at team leader or helper at Discoveries Camp We are seeking people who are interested in being part of the leadership team for Discoveries
Camp 6-12 January 2018.
Leaders need to be finishing grade 10 up to adults. There are three team leader meeting to
prepare for a great camp experience with children grades 3-7 (in 2017). This camp is run by the
presbytery and has made a great contribution to children’s lives – shown in the repeat attendance
of over 65% of each year’s camp. It is also great to be part of a leadership network. We need
new leader to continue to grow Discoveries ministry. Please consider being part of the
leadership, and pass this information onto your eligible leaders. Contact Beth Nicholls if you
have any questions.
Discoveries Camp team leaders 1st meeting is at Broadwater Road UC Saturday 22 July 1-
4pm
ITEMS FROM OTHER SOURCES
Transforming Worship:
A national conference on worship in the UCA 27-30 July, 2017, Burnside City UC,
Adelaide SA
We have an interview with two of our keynote speakers here - http://sa.uca.org.au/new-
times/transforming-worship-2017
The elective program is nearly finalised. We have a good mix of local church stories of practice,
some experiential stuff, and stretching people further in their crafting of worship. We are trying
to concentrate on things that will take people outside of their comfort zones. The current
program is on the website - transformingworship.com.au - but there will be a final update
shortly.
President’s National Ministry Conferences 2017:
Assembly President Stuart McMillan’s two National Ministerial Conferences will be held in
Darwin 29 June - 2 July and Adelaide 22-25 August.
The Darwin conference theme is “Honouring First Peoples as Sovereign”. The Adelaide
conference is combined with the UL17 Conference “Growing Leaders to Grow the Church”.
For more information please visit: https://assembly.uca.org.au/pnmc
Uniting World – Syrian Children Project:
You may have heard that UnitingWorld has launched a campaign to support Syrian refugee
children in Lebanon to be able to access school.
UnitingWorld National Director Rob Floyd has written about the situation in Lebanon after a
recent trip to connect with churches there. Currently, an estimated 350,000 Syrian kids in
Lebanon do not attend school due to the costs and the strain on schools to cater to the sudden
massive population growth. Working through ACT Alliance members in the region, including
the Middle East Council of Churches, and local churches in Lebanon, UnitingWorld will work to
improve access to education for children whose families have been impacted by the conflict. It’s
a great opportunity to use our networks in the Middle East help prevent a growing ‘lost
generation’ of Syrian kids who are missing out on an education.
We’re crowdfunding to make it a reality. If you would like to know more visit our Chuffed page
to read more about the campaign: https://chuffed.org/project/syriakids
Where: Sandgate Uniting Church, 116 Board Street, Deagon.
Cost: $25.00 Adult; $20.00 Concession (incl. Morning Tea & Lunch)
Contact: Cathy Gear. Phone: 3869 7499. Mobile: 0419 014 725. Email: [email protected]
Communication Channel
Any information for this newsletter can be sent to South Moreton Presbytery office via email.
Michele Cochrane Postal Address:
Administration Officer PO Box 125
South Moreton Presbytery Beenleigh 4207
Location: Ph: 07-3807 7421
Suite 106, 58 Manila St Fax: 07-3807 7620
Beenleigh, 4207 Email: [email protected]
Presbytery Contacts
Presbytery Minister
Rev Alan Robinson
PO Box 125
Beenleigh 4207
07-3807 7421
0402 717 880
Presbytery Project Officer:
Multicultural Pastor David Busch
PO Box 125
Beenleigh 4207
07-3823 4535
0438 646 559
Presbytery Chairperson
Rev Dr David Mackay-Rankin
14 Forfar St
Seventeen Mile Rocks 4073
07-3375 4231
0432 341 816
PRC Chairperson
Rev Andrew Ross
PO Box 125
Beenleigh 4207
07-3273 4433
0408 457 315
Presbytery Project Officer: Mission
Rev Beth Nicholls
PO Box 125
Beenleigh 4207
07-3286 7005
0407 170 573
Presbytery Treasurer
Mr Jordan Whittaker
PO Box 125
Beenleigh 4207
0429 212 655
Presbytery Secretary
Ms Gaye Pitman
PO Box 125
Beenleigh 4207
0409 893 392
MRC Chairperson
PO Box 125
Beenleigh 4207
MRC Support Officer
Mr Bruce Mullan
PO Box 125
Beenleigh 4207
0403 645 312
Supervision Coordinator
Mrs Tricia Tschernez
PO Box 125
Beenleigh 4207
0409 269 678
Northern Area Network
Coordinator
Rev Peter Smale
0438 450 377
Safe Ministry with Children
Presbytery Coordinator (Training)
Rev Beth Nicholls
PoD Coordinator
Rev Lu Senituli
Po Box 125
Beenleigh 4207
0422 275 176
Lay Preacher Coordinator
Mr Owen Bunker
15, 559 Beenleigh-Redland Bay Rd
Carbrook 4130
07-3290 9715
0467 022 727
Southern Area Network
Coordinator
Position Vacant
Students Coordinator
Rev John Gill
Safe Ministry with Children
Presbytery Coordinator (Admin)
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