A message from the Moderator

The year 2021 has arrived – a new year with new possibilities. In January we often reflect on what has been and make plans for the coming year. 2020 was different in many ways and full of uncertainties and we may wonder if this year is going to be the same?

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Kangaroo Island Update

As we approach the anniversary of the extinguishing of the disastrous bushfires on Kangaroo Island and after many delays, we are pleased to announce that Rev Mark Dickens will work with the Kangaroo Island community on behalf of the Uniting Church.

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Synod Meeting Prayer Diary

You are invited to pray for the forthcoming Synod Meeting. A prayer guide for the month leading up to the Synod Meeting is located on the Synod website and we encourage you to use this resource as a stimulus to connect with your own prayers.

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Day of Mourning

On Sunday, January 24th (just prior to Australia Day) Uniting Church congregations are encouraged to hold worship services to reflect upon and lament the effect of the invasion and colonisation of this nation upon First Peoples.

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Please note, many gatherings of people in SA are still restricted in size and physical distancing and COVID guidelines still apply.

Upcoming events:

• Plant Sale Trinity Uniting Church >>>
• Synod Meeting 30th January (online) >>>
• Littlehampton UC Celebration & closing service >>>
• Penn Housmann Art Exhibition at Pilgrim >>>
• Discussion of Jess Hill's book >>>
• Celebration of Ministries >>>
• Synod Meeting 11th - 13th February >>>
• Code of Ethics Training >>>

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

This week we pray for:

• We pray that this first month of the year will be filled with your peace, presence and hope. Help us to remember what is important at this time.
• May we who are merely inconvenienced by this pandemic remember those whose lives are at stake
• May we who have no risk factors remember our most vulnerable
• May we who have the luxury of working from home remember those that must choose between preserving their health or making their rent
• As we look to cancelling plans and trips, may we remember those that have no place to go
• During this time, when we cannot physically wrap our arms around each other, let us find ways to be the loving embrace of God.

A new year has once again begun and usually we look to starting afresh with the hope of a great year ahead. At times we may be fearful about the future, especially after the challenges presented to us in 2020. It is at times like this that we need to draw on the strength and peace that only God can give us ...

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