# Uniting Church launches Flood Appeal

> In response to the devastation caused by the flooding in Queensland, a national appeal has been launched by the Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia, in cooperation with the Queensland Synod and Lifeline Queensland, to afford all members the opportunity to give in this time of significant need.

11 January 2011 · News

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In response to the devastation caused by the flooding in Queensland, a national appeal has been launched by the Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia, in cooperation with the Queensland Synod and Lifeline Queensland, to afford all members the opportunity to give in this time of significant need.

Tax-deductible donations over $2.00 can be made by visiting [https://ucfloodappeal.gofundraise.com.au/](https://ucfloodappeal.gofundraise.com.au/)

The Moderator of the Uniting Church Synod of New South Wales and the ACT, the Rev. Niall Reid, launched a rural crisis Flood Appeal in response to the unrelenting rain and flooding across New South Wales in late 2010 [DETAILS](file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/webdesigner/Desktop/insights%20site%20copy/old/news/2010/flood-appeal_10-12-2010.htm).

Any money received will be used by the[Synod Disaster Fund](https://nsw.uca.org.au/disaster-response/index.htm) to provide pastoral relief, support for the work of the [Rural Chaplains](https://ruralchaplains.blogspot.com/) in New South Wales and the ACT, and provision of funds to congregations setting up programs to aid in the recovery of their local communities. [MORE INFO](https://nsw.uca.org.au/ruralsupport/moderator.html)

[WATCH VIDEO](https://nsw.uca.org.au/ruralsupport/videos.htm)