Reflection on National Child Protection Week

Matthew 18 reminds us that Jesus, from the very beginning of the Church’s life, placed a high priority on protecting the vulnerable in our communities. It is not only about compliance or the fear of being sued, it is a basic gospel value.

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Uniting World’s Appeal for South Sudanese partners

South Sudan fragile government finally coming together after a seven-year civil war that killed nearly 400,000 people and decimated the country’s infrastructure, the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing conflict has left almost seven million people at risk of starvation. Support UnitingWorld and our partner the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan to stop hunger, prevent disease and build peace.

Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible in Australia.

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Season of Creation

September 1st - October 14th

September 1st marks the start of 'The Season of Creation' where we celebrate the earth God has created and the season of new growth. This years theme is 'Jubilee for the Earth' that aims to encourage Christians around the world to use this period to renew their relationship with our Creator and all creation through celebration, conversion and commitment.

Rev Paul Goh led in a celebration for 'The Season of Creation' Facebook live today. The video is available on Synod of SA Facebook page. To view Prayer Service for the Season of Creation powerpoint slides, click here.

Upcoming events:

• Preaching Series: Preaching Contextually in Complex Times >>>
• Spring Festival >>>
• Truth Lab Anti-Racism Series >>>
• Community Connections : Community lunch, now known as RAW-Hope >>>
• Inclusive Worship - enabling cultural gifts >>>
• Zoom Introduction to Meditation >>>
• Evensong at Pilgrim Uniting Church in the city >>>
• Honouring the Sacred - Communion >>>
• Memories, Music and Meditation >>>
• Spirituality for Older People >>>
• Online Event: Book Launch of 'The Inner Self' and the companion novel 'The Question of Love.' >>>
• Landscapes in your Spiritual Journey - A Watercolour Workshop with Karan Hudson >>>

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This week we pray for:

• All those dedicated to caring for God's creation in worship and advocacy.
• During this Season of Creation, we pray in thanksgiving for the earth which all life is rooted, sun which energy radiates life, water which nurtures and revives us, and other co-creatures for which we are called to care and love.

‘What are you Thankful for?' - from the keyboard of Rev Wendy Prior, Staff Chaplain, Synod of SA

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