We're a church based in Redland City, Queensland, Australia. We are part of the Uniting Church in Australia.
Our vision is that by encouraging and empowering people to grow their faith, help others discover their faith, and connecting with our community through service, we hope to see More People, More like Jesus.
Rev Sharon Hollis, President of the Uniting Church in Australia
Of all the Gospel accounts of the resurrection, Mark’s is the briefest. There are no walks along the road, no breakfasts by the beach, no conversations with Jesus, no wounds to plunge our fingers into.
Easter Day begins early in the morning. The women disciples who have been with Jesus throughout the crucifixion, come to the tomb to anoint the dead body of their friend and teacher. They come in love without hope, not even sure how they will move the stone in front of the tomb.
The story is drenched with grief, death and betrayal. It does not turn away from the trauma of Jesus’ death. It immerses us in the sorrow, despair and speechlessness of the women. In their heartache, they respond in fear and terror.
Nor does Mark avoid the failings of those around Jesus as he dies. Not Peter who denied knowing Jesus almost as soon as he'd finished boasting that he never would; nor Judas who betrayed Jesus for money; not the empire of Rome which used violence to enact their rule; nor the religious leaders who deny the new thing God is doing.
This story is for all of us, the broken, the grieving, the boastful, the enactors of violence and the victims of violence. For the broken humanity in each of us, the good news of resurrection life is proclaimed.
Mark’s gospel ends abruptly with the announcement of resurrection and with fear and silence. And yet the story continued to be told, and continues with us.
In a world of violence, empire and groaning creation, God raises Jesus from the dead with the hope of new life, a gift of grace, love and mercy for each of us. A grace that cannot be defeated by empire or violence, not by grief or sorrow, not by our unfaithfulness.
God's resurrection grace keeps being offered to each of us over and over again, drawing us into awe filled silence for all that we have been given. Resurrection life invites us to respond to God's gift of grace with such joy at what God has done that it overflows into our worship, witness and service.
We live the Easter message each time we answer the call to discipleship. When we act with compassion towards each other and creation, in our seeking for justice for the world and living in love.
Dwelling in the heart of love that is God, may we live as Easter people who are being made whole because God raised Jesus from the dead.
Happy Easter.
Trinity Church wishes to gratefully acknowledge a grant of $2,295 from the Redland City Council’s Mayor’s and Councillors’ Grant.
This grant has enabled the purchase of an AED defibrillator and accessories which is available for use in case of emergency for the community which uses Trinity Church property.
This project is part of Redland Uniting Church’s duty of care for the community.
Wendy Boglary, Division 1 Councillor at Redland City Council, and Gaylene Warrington from RUC Trinity
Positive beginning to the year catching up with Trinity Uniting Church Wellington Point yesterday as they were installing their new hall defibrillator as they were successful in receiving a Councillor Grant.
The Church has become an important community hub in the area with various groups using their hall in Marlborough Road plus the Op Shop, community garden and other various church activities.
Looking forward to the year ahead and all the positives that this space provides for our local community !
(Source: Wendy 's Facebook Page 3 January 2024)
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Maybe you have repeatedly heard the words ‘You can’t’ throughout your life.
Many people like to tell others what they cannot do. Even people you wouldn’t automatically consider to be against you – teachers, coaches, parents, family members, friends, and leaders of church groups or social events, who often fail to realise the power of their words over young lives.
Many of us grew up thinking, ‘I can’t,’ when that wasn’t true at all!
No matter how often you have heard someone say, ‘You can’t,’ stand on God’s Word and say, ‘Yes, I can!’
Miracles come in ‘cans’ – our belief that we can do everything we need to do through Christ who is our strength (see Philippians 4:13).
God believes in you, and now is the time for you to believe in yourself. This is a new day! Put the past and all its disheartening remarks behind you.
Words that speak of failure come from the Enemy, not God, so determine right now not to allow the power of ‘you can’t’ to affect you any longer.
In contrast to the Enemy, God’s Spirit encourages you and will do everything to urge you forward towards success in all areas of life.
Facing the challenges of the promised land, God told Joshua three times, ‘Be strong and of good courage …’ (Joshua 1:9 NKJV). Always remember that if you feel discouraged, it’s from the devil. And that if you feel encouraged, it’s from God.
Decide to agree with God and say to yourself, ‘I can!’ Today let the power of God’s Word dominate the power of every negative word that has ever been spoken to you or about you.
SoulFood: 1 Kings 1-2 Matt 12:38-50 Ps 45 Pro 12:7-9
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