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27 April 2021

The Uluru Statement from the Heart

The Uluru Statement from the Heart (Uluru Statement) is a result of the First Nations National Constitutional Convention comprising 250 First Peoples representatives from across Australia. The Uluru Statement is representative of a historic consensus of First Peoples seeking constitutional change.

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Spotlight

It has been two years since the Uniting Church in Australia joined the Federal Government’s National Redress Scheme (NRS) for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. Almost 4000 Uniting Church institutions, including congregations, schools and agencies, now participate in the NRS.

 

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Event Highlight

A 2-day training opportunity for volunteer chaplains will be held on Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd June at Seacliff Uniting Church. Chaplains are trained to provide pastoral and spiritual support to those affected by disasters in the wider community as part of the State Emergency Management Plan. 
 

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Invigor8 Children, Youth and Family Ministry Conference

On Saturday, 22nd May from 9.30 am – 4.00 pm, join a hub near you for a fantastic day of training and networking across denominations, featuring top speakers and electives. Brought to you by Children’s Ministry Network SA in cooperation with ‘Amplify’ Conference, Queensland. 

 

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Upcoming Events

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

Upcoming events:

  • Music on Flinders - Summer Series >>>
  • Lifeline Adelaide - Accidental Counsellor online workshop >>>
  • International Workers Memorial Day >>>
  • Interfaith forum >>>
  • Death Cafe - a life and death conversation >>>
  • SA History Festival - Pilgrim Uniting Church Archive Display >>>
  • RAW Hope (Random Acts of Welcome) lunch >>>
  • Lifeline Adelaide - Lifeline ASIST workshop >>>
  • Code of Ethics Refresher - Online >>>
  • How Jesus of Nazareth Engages the 21st Century: Greg Elsdon >>>
  • Induction Service Rev Linda Forsyth >>>

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

 


Prayer Points

This week we pray for:

  • For those that may be living in fear that they may find peace
  • For the people of India as they continue to battle the impact of COVID-19
  • For all people who may be experiencing loss and heartbreak may they be comforted
  • For all who may be angry, hurt or lost – may God’s presence surround and support them.

 


Reflection of the week

The Lord is my Shepherd. The very fabric of everyday life is changing before us; these are unprecedented times. In the midst of this, we are invited to find God and some have little more than their Bible to help. We reflect on Psalm 23 and its implications for our lives—now, more than ever.

 

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