The Uniting Church joins with the whole community of South Australia and strives to keep everyone as healthy as possible.

Please be aware that the South Australian Government has announced a 7-day lockdown which comes into effect from 6.00 pm this evening (20th July). As a result of this the Synod office, Uniting Venues, Uniting College and all congregation buildings will be closed for the next 7 days. Further information is available from the Synod website and the South Australian Government's COVID-19 website.

May we take this time to reflect on God’s abundant love as we care for the vulnerable around us and continue to worship God and provide care from our homes this week.

When Rev Sharon Hollis was named President-elect of the Uniting Church in Australia, the world was a different place. It was pre-COVID-19 and before mandatory check-ins, the ubiquitous hand sanitiser and the mask-wearing etc. Last weekend Sharon was installed as President of the UCA, the third woman to hold the post.

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Thanks to the 80+ congregations who have responded so far to the Safe Church Audit. All congregations are invited to respond to the current survey which helps to measure the awareness and safe practices in the Synod of South Australia. The closing date for survey responses is 26th July 2021.

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A reminder that 1st August 2021 is Lay Preachers’ Sunday in South Australia. The Lay Preachers’ Committee encourages all congregations to celebrate (either on the 1st of August or on a convenient day nearby) the lay people without whom many congregations would have nobody to lead worship each week.

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CityLight North Adelaide is running a winter appeal on Saturday, 24th July called ‘Blanket Adelaide With Love,’ calling on people across Adelaide to donate quality used and new clothing, jocks, socks, beanies and blankets to help Anglicare SA serve more than 50,000 adults, kids and families per year.
 

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The Bloom event is a free event for teen girls (aged 13-18 years) and the women who care for them. This event is designed to encourage and empower girls to know that they are beautiful, worthy and enough. The Keynote speaker is Anna Doecke – a Christian counsellor and speaker.
 

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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:

• Thriving in Ministry >>>
• Uniting College Mid-Year Orientation >>>
• Interfaith Forum >>>
• EAG Calls 'All Aboard' >>>
• Lifeline Adelaide - Lifeline ASIST workshop >>>
• Creation Care Forum >>>
• Rites of Passage Interfaith Forum >>>
• Pilgrim Church SALA Exhibition - 'All things bright and beautiful' >>>
• Making your wishes known >>>
• Heart and Soul Seminar >>>
• International Mission Op Shop Clearance Sale >>>

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

This week we pray for:

• For our new President, Rev Sharon Hollis, as she offers spiritual guidance and encouragement to the Church over the next three years
• For Rev Charissa Suli, as she enters a time of preparation as President-elect
• For the on-going faithful ministry and discipleship of retiring President Dr Deidre Palmer in the Uniting Church
• For the South Australian community as it moves into a seven-day lockdown to combat the spread of COVID-19.

The moment a drop of water falls onto a cloth, the moisture disperses, gently spreading across the fabric, gradually soaking the whole piece. It is as natural as the kind smile that one face passes to another. When God’s love dwells deep in our souls, the warming, unconditional love that we express also spreads further.

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