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By Scott Guyatt, Synod Project Officer We’re talking a lot about renewal at the moment in the hallowed halls of the Uniting Church. Renewal of congregations and faith communities. Renewal of our approaches to discipleship and mission. Even renewal in our systems and structures. When we talk about renewal, it seems to me we’re talking about new life, new energy, new enthusiasm, recovery from brokenness, restoration to wholeness, and refreshing.

By Rebecca Riggs, Synod Communications Manager Some days are hard—the tasks we have set for ourselves, the good intentions, the plans we have made, the effort we have put in, and it feels like we can’t get through it all by ourselves. And that’s okay. We were created to ask for help and to help others. Hebrews 4:16 reminds us that we can even approach God’s throne of grace with confidence so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Home > Features > Assistance with grant applications from Vanessa Griffiths, Synod Fundraising Support Manager in Features 2 Views By Andrew McKaysmith, Synod Writer and content creator Seventy congregations applied for grants in 2023, and the prospects for 2024 appear even more promising, with 21 applications throughout the first few months of this year. Vanessa Griffiths serves as the Synod’s Fundraising Support Manager.