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Going North


Blessing and Suffering
To what extent does faith offer us blessing and protection (Psalm 27), and to what extent is it a call to suffer for the higher cause of...
janetstaines
Mar 162 min read
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Hear the call of the Spirit
As we enter Lent, we will hear the call of the Spirit: to turn away from the calls of worldly success; to turn away from the desire to...
janetstaines
Mar 122 min read
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Lent: a wilderness, a journey, a temptation
A wilderness, a turning, a calling. A wilderness, an encounter, a renewing. A wilderness, a taking up, a folding away. A wilderness, a...
janetstaines
Mar 51 min read
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Glory through the Cross
Galiwin'ku NRCC Reflections from my message at Nhulunbuy Uniting Church 2nd March 2025 Imagine these readings represent three mountains,...
janetstaines
Mar 22 min read
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Strength to Love
"Love your enemies, bless those who curse you" Thoughts from Howard Amery's message at Nightcliff UC 23rd February 2025 Joseph's story of...
janetstaines
Mar 22 min read
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Blessed are you
The Beatitudes - from Rev Felicity Amery's message 15th February 2025 Photo from the Nightciff Uniting Church Community Garden Its easy...
janetstaines
Feb 231 min read
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For you Deep Stillness of the silent inland
For you, deep stillness of the silent inland For you, deep blue of the desert skies For you, flame red of the rocks and stones For you,...
janetstaines
Feb 231 min read
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August Assembly Standing Committee
I attended my first Assembly Standing Committee meeting in Sydney. What a dedicated and wise group of people to be spending a weekend...
janetstaines
Feb 231 min read
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What a different life!
Life in Darwin is certainly very different from our life in Brisbane. We are enjoying the challenges of our new roles and the diverse...
janetstaines
Sep 8, 20241 min read
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August Assembly Standing Committee
I attended my first Assembly Standing Committee meeting in Sydney. What a wonderful group of dedicated and wise people from across the...
janetstaines
Sep 8, 20241 min read
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Sep 8, 20240 min read
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Congregational Visits
We're enjoying visiting the local congregations on Sundays. We will eventually settle in to one congregation.
janetstaines
Sep 8, 20241 min read
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Darwin Festival
The Darwin Festival is a big occasion in the Dry as people enjoy the cooler evenings.
janetstaines
Sep 8, 20241 min read
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Visit East Arnheim
In August Peter took his first trip to East Arnheim.
janetstaines
Sep 8, 20241 min read
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Getting the hang of things
Our first trip to Litchfield taught us how the locals enjoy the swimming. We were prepared the second time!
janetstaines
Sep 8, 20241 min read
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The Great Unlearning
As part of my new role with the NRCC (Resource Officer for the Northern Regional Council of Congress) - I have embarked on a journey of...
janetstaines
Jun 24, 20243 min read
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Janet's Induction as General Secretary
Friday 14th June It was lovely to have the Queenslanders visit
janetstaines
Jun 23, 20241 min read
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Here we come Darwin!
10th June 2024 Today we fly to Darwin to begin our ministry in the Northern Synod. Our last farewells
janetstaines
Jun 2, 20241 min read
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Chermside Kedron Close of Service
2nd June 2024 Thank you Chermside Kedron Community Church for a beautiful close of service. It has been a privilege to be your minister...
janetstaines
Jun 2, 20242 min read
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Brisbane West, Moggill
26th May 2024 Peter finished at BrisWest today after four months of supply ministry. Thank you BrisWest for your hospitality and kindness.
janetstaines
Jun 2, 20241 min read
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