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Bushfire Appeal

Many Victorian rural communities have been devastated by bushfires in the last month. People have lost homes and sustained significant property damage affecting long term livelihood. Some communities are mourning the death of loved ones.

These are many of the same communities that the Uniting Church has been assisting to relieve the consequences of long term drought.

It seems a cruel blow that two forces of nature have been brought to bear on many of the same communities.

As you can imagine, Minsters and Congregations within these rural communities have already been working tirelessly these past weeks.

The time has come for the whole Synod of Victoria and Tasmania to offer our support.

That’s why we are launching the Synod Bushfire Appeal. Early estimates suggest that at least $20 million damage has already been sustained. At this stage financial aid is what is most crucial. I am sure other pastoral responses will be needed in the weeks and months to come.

The Bushfire Appeal will be managed by SHARE and no administration costs will be taken out of donations received.

This is a time where the Uniting Church is being called upon to join together to offer assistance to our brothers and sisters in rural communities.

Please join with us in supporting and promoting this Synod wide appeal.

              Rev Sue Gormann                 Rev Rob Brown                                                     Moderator                             General Secretary

Download this letter, flyers and donation forms here 

(posting by Age)