The Uniting Church in SA would like to congratulate and acknowledge the following recipients in the recent Queen’s Birthday Honours list:

Rev John Maddern AM

Dr Kaye Roberts-Thomson OAM

Mrs Jenny Curnow OAM.

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As we grow our culture of safety across UCA, how can we keep our energy and focus as we work to embed child safety and well-being into our leadership, governance and culture? Rev Felicity Amery, General Secretary, shares some approaches and tells us why it’s about keeping it relevant every day to everyone.

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Planning is progressing for the Synod Expos being held in Adelaide and various regional locations from September through to November. We have now created a survey so you can have your say about what you would like to see and experience from these expos: worship, keynote speakers, panel discussions and electives. 

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Uniting College for Leadership & Theology exists to develop life-long disciples and effective leaders for a healthy, missional church, who are passionate, Christ-centred, highly skilled and mission-orientated practitioners. An opportunity exists for a Principal who is an enthusiastic and gifted leader.

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Celebrate with Refugees – a Circle of Friends (Pilgrim) Fundraiser. You are invited to celebrate and reflect on the art of welcome and belonging (while raising funds in support of Circle of Friends (Pilgrim) and hear more about the COFA & J4Refugees.

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Six Weeks of dwelling in prayer Uniting Church members across the country are invited to join together in prayer in the lead up to the 16th Assembly. Each week a new prayer will be offered, often in languages other than English. In Week 1, the President-elect Rev Sharon Hollis leads the prayer.

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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:

• CMLA Winter Retreat >>>
• A Gift for Life: Meditation with Children and Young People >>>
• Celebrate with Refugees - a Circle of Friends (Pilgrim) fundraiser >>>
• Interfaith Forum: Hindu Faith and a Reflection on Dharma versus Religion >>>
• Synod Art Project Guided tours >>>
• Special Event - David Drury Organ Recital >>>
• Levelling the Playing Field: The Refugee Reality in Sport >>>
• Esther Simbi ‘Blessed’ Book Launch >>>
• Contemplative Worship >>>

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

This week we pray for:

• For all church councils as they seek to make decisions
• For the people of India as they continue to come to terms with the COVID pandemic
• For communities across Victoria as they come to terms with both COVID and the impacts of widespread flooding.

Farming is a purposeful activity. A combination of watching and waiting, listening and learning, living with creation and responding in hope. It is an act of courage with responsibility. It comes with commitment to sustainability, as action today is reflected in potential growth in the future.

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