We are all disciples on the way.

Hopefully you will have heard that I was not elected to be Moderator of the Uniting Church Queensland. To be honest I am actually quite happy about that. Rev David Baker who is now our Moderator- Elect will do a great job. He is passionate about the church engaging with mission in different ways and isn’t afraid to challenge traditional thinking/structures.

With regard to my future; as you are aware I have an extension until the end of April 2016. Within the Uniting Church, however, it is possible for a call to another congregation/ministry setting, to arise before that time. This means that, along with Glen leaving, it is very important we continue to deeply engage in the process of prayer and discernment regarding the way God is shaping Logan Uniting and what we need in our Senior Leadership, that Church Council has called us to.

The theme of the recent Synod was “Disciples on the Way” and we heard many stories from individuals and congregations/sections of the church about how they are seeking to follow Jesus and creatively serve others. Over the next few weeks the “Journey” magazine will report more fully on the issues covered.

We also engaged again with the Vision 2020 “Together on the Way – enriching community” that the Synod has adopted. Below you will see the Vision Wheel which is helping to shape the church in Queensland.

 At Logan Uniting we don’t use the language of the Vision 2020 as God led us to a clear understanding of our Purpose and Vision many years ago. Having said that, the “Wheel” is a useful tool for checking how fully we are engaged in the breadth of God’s purposes. Have a look at it and celebrate the way in which we are actively living out God’s call.