Capalaba / Cleveland / Redland Bay / Victoria Point / Wellington Point - Trinity
Welcome to Redlands Uniting Church!
Capalaba / Cleveland / Redland Bay / Victoria Point / Wellington Point - Trinity

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

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UCA President's Easter Message
Rev Sharon Hollis


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.

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QLD Synod - Moderator's Easter Message 2024
Rev Bruce Moore

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Performing In The Redlands on the 28th April
Not to be Missed

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Your Community Is Here to Help You!
Redlands Community Hubs

 

Thank You Redland City Council
Supporting Community!

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)

Need Emergency Relief
Please Contact Redland Community Centre

Redland Community Centre @ 29 Loraine St, Capalaba QLD 4157 is open form 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday.

Emergency Relief (ER) is available form 10am to 2pm.

Emergency Relief is the provision of material or financial assistance to people in crisis. Some clients access ER to help them through a ‘one-off’ episode; while for others, ER becomes part of their solution to dealing with ongoing disadvantage. The aim of ER is to assist people experiencing a crisis in a way that maintains dignity and encourages self-reliance.

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You Matter
When things are tough, a simple chat can make a world of difference.

By starting the conversation, providing support, and directing help to those who need it, we can help prevent suicides and save lives.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. You are not alone.

  • Emergency - call 000 (If you or someone you know needs help urgently)
  • Lifeline  - call 13 11 14 (24/7 free crisis support and sucide prevention)
  • Suicide Call Back Service - call 1300 659 467 (Free 24/7)
  • Kids Helpline - call 1800 55 1800 -  (24/7 free counselling for children and young people aged 5-25)
  • Beyond Blue - call 1300 22 46 36  (24/7 free support for people concerned about anxiety, depression or suicide)
  • MensLine Australia - call 1300 78 99 78  (24/7 free telephone and online counselling service for Australian men)
  • Queensland Health - call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84)
Building a Thriving Church in Our Community
Can You Help?
Do you have a passion to impact our Redlands Community? Help rebuild Redlands Uniting Church.
Now is an exciting and ideal time to join Redlands Uniting Church.

If you would like to help rebuild a Church, so that we are a fruitful, thriving community of faith, intentionally growing God's Kingdom in the Redlands...we need you!

We want to transform into a vibrant, engaging Church, reaching out to our community.

Are you a shaker and mover, with loads of passion and a burning desire to help...come along...we'd love to meet you.

A Message For YOU!
Reference: 'The Word For Today (26/05/23- written by Bob and Debby Gass)
‘Many are they who say of me, “There is no help.”’ Psalm 3:2 NKJV

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