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International Day of Peace

The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date. What activities are you doing in your local community to participate in “Peace Day”? For more information see International Day of Peace

World Alzheimers Day

The theme for this year’s World Alzheimers Day is ‘Face of dementia’. Help make a difference in the lives of those suffering with dementia, their families and carers by participating in events which are taking place globally. For more information on World Alzheimers Day and dementia. Have a read of Journey’s article on dementia.

Happy Fathers Day!

Treat your Dad today and show him how much you care “Then I said to you, “Do not be terrified; do not be afraid of them. The LORD your God, who is going before you, will fight for you, as he did for you in Egypt, before your very eyes, and in the desert. There [...]

Happy Mothers Day!

~God could not be everywhere and therefore, he made mothers~ -Jewish Proverb Cherish your mother today. Show her how much you care and thank her for all the hard work she puts in to making your world a happier place.

Happy Easter!

This Easter we ask “What are you hungry for?” So after church and before stocking up on chockies, just take a minute to think what you want out of this Easter. We hope you have a safe and happy Easter! – From the Journey Team

Happy Easter!

“Easter Morning” The fasts are done; the Aves said; The moon has filled her horn And in the solemn night I watch Before the Easter morn. So pure, so still the starry heaven, So hushed the brooding air, I could hear the sweep of an angel’s wings If one should earthward fare. ~Edna Dean Proctor

Happy Valentines Day!

~ Love is everything. It is the key to life, and its influences are those that move the world. ~ -         Ralph Waldo Trine Valentine’s Day facilitates an oppurtunity to celebrate the love between two people. May we express our love to those dearest to our hearts not just today, but every single day of [...]

Happy Australia Day!

Gday! Celebrate Australia Day with a game of cricket, a swim in the pool, Triple J’s top ten countdown and of course a fair dinkum BBQ!  Don’t forget that if you can’t volunteer today you can still help those who have been affected by the floods by hosting a BBQ to raise money. For more information [...]

Mates helping mates

If you can’t volunteer on Australia Day you can still do your part and help a fellow mate by hosting an aussie BBQ! ‘Mates helping mates’ encourages Australians to hold a BBQ for Australia Day, but this year lets do it a little differently. It’s simple! All you have to do is- 1. Get friends. [...]

Uniting Church in Australia Flood Appeal

For the third year in a row Queenslanders have been shown that when it rains, it pours. Currently much of the State’s prime farming and mining land is under water. Communities all over the country have been devastated and some families have lost everything. The effects of these floods will be felt for a long [...]