It is hard to believe that the first of our Synod Expos is just over 2 weeks away. We are excited to host the first of the expos on September 18th at Adelaide West and look forward to visiting congregations around the state as the expos are delivered in a number of regional locations across the coming months.
 

The expos will feature speakers from both within and beyond the church in South Australia and a host of workshops and information that will help us all to take another step in pursuing God’s plans for the church. We look forward to being able to pause, for the opportunity to take time to learn more from each other, and to share stories of challenge and hope.

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Synod Standing Committee Update: A summary of the discussions, deliberations and decisions arising from the meeting on 3rd September 2021 of the Uniting Church in South Australia. this meeting was a continuation of the Agenda from the 6th August, 2021 meeting. 

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The Uniting Church has a long and proud history of supporting peace and defending the rights and freedoms of refugees and people seeking asylum. With the situation in Afghanistan we have received queries about how can people can provide support during this difficult time.

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Let's yarn about our Intergenerational church. This Thursday 9th September there is an opportunity to join an online conversation with the Assembly Resourcing Unit about what it means to be a church that is welcoming and inclusive of all generations. 

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This event is marked each year on September 21st, and is a time for individuals, community groups, nations and international organisations to re-commit to the way of peace. Uniting Church Moderator Mr. Bronte Wilson will be among the leaders representing the church at this year's Adelaide event.

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The Safe Church team is scheduling dates for the 2021-22 Code of Ethics Refreshers. Four online sessions are planned for the rest of this year with face-to-face and online sessions in 2022. Bookings for October and November sessions will be open soon. See the Event Calendar at the Safe Church website.

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Please note, many gatherings of people in SA may be further impacted by recent COVID-19 restrictions. The list below is the most up-to-date information available at the time of publication and may be subject to change.

Upcoming events:

• EAG Calls 'All Aboard' >>>
• It's always time to talk >>>
• Organ Recital >>>
• ACC/HopeNet SA Conference >>>
• Leaders to Go - children and family ministry leadership retreat >>>
• Evensong >>>
• Lifeline Adelaide - Accidental Counsellor workshop >>>
• Advanced Christian Leadership with Craig Bailey >>>
• The Intersection of Science and Faith >>>
• Death Cafe - A life and death conversation >>>
• Music for the Pipe Organ >>>
• Making your wishes known >>>

Want to share your event with the wider Uniting Church in SA? Complete the Events Form here.

This week we pray for:

• For all who have fled their homelands especially to escape tyranny and persecution, that they be given safe shelter and the hope of new life
   
• For the leaders of all nations, that they will redouble their efforts to promote peace and the protection of our planet
   
• For those who may be suffering physical, mental or financial distress from the COVID pandemic; that our communities will unite around them in support.

Jesus calls us to keep our eyes, ears and hearts open to all. Our actions are to be welcoming, with generous hospitality, as we serve with humble hearts, healing hands, with justice and equity. In ancient times, when stepping on another’s land, generous hospitality treated the visitor as a cherished friend or as one of the family.

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