This week the Uniting Church in Queensland meet at Alexandra Headlands to do the business of the church. Jenny C and I are going from the Granite Belt. At Synod, they avoid the term ‘representative’.
We aren’t actually going to represent issues particular to our area, but to be part of a praying, discerning, deciding body to hear and respond to God’s call to the Church at this time. The business is structured with small group sessions as well as the big ones. The small groups allow for everyone’s voice to be heard, proposals are often significantly altered as a result of this feedback.
The voice of God can be heard through anyone, not just those who are ordained, or are educated, or have powerful positions. We need all the prayers we can get! Wisdom, discernment, humility to listen to others with respect, and courage to speak up if we are moved to speak because God might be trying to get a message through.
Grace and Peace,
Jenny
