Although some restrictions have been eased in South Australia with regard to COVID-19, we continue to urge you to remain vigilant as you plan for worship and coordinate events and activities. A reminder to please visit the COVID-19 Update page of the Synod website for all of the latest details. 

Due to the on-going lockdown restrictions in Melbourne, the Surrender Leadership Gathering event will now be taking place online with a choice of two dates and times. You are invited to connect with other leaders in raising up Christians to follow Jesus’ radical call to the margins.
 

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Do you have the interest and skills to become the Historical Society's new Secretary? This is an interesting and important volunteer position with the Secretary being a member of the Executive and of the Council of the Uniting Church South Australia Historical Society (UCSAHS).
 

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Boundaries is a nine week course about setting healthy boundaries for rich productive relationships, based on Biblical principles. Held on Tuesday evenings from 7.00 pm, with a light meal of soup and rolls provided from 6.15pm. Commencing August 24th to October 19th, 2021.
 

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Poetry and Paintings is being held on Saturday 21st August from 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm at Pilgrim Uniting Church, 12 Flinders Street, Adelaide. Priscilla Corbell-Moore’s debut solo exhibition is a homelessness fundraiser, with live painting, music and a poetry recital. Online auction will also run until August 21st.

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Commencing this September, the Synod is hosting six expo events across the state. Due to the on-going situation with managing COVID impacts it is essential to register to attend these events. Bookings are now open and further information and links on how to register are on the Synod website.
 

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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:

• Interfaith Forum (change of date) >>>
• EAG Calls 'All Aboard' >>>
• Rev Dr Brian Phillips 'Why Climate Changes Everything - Including Our Theology >>>
• Art for a Cause >>>
• The Reconciliation Movement - UCSA Historical Society >>>
• Contemplative Worship >>>
• State Mission Fellowship >>>
• Boundaries: Small Group Study >>>
• Christ Church Uniting and Effective Living Centre >>>
• Connect Women's Conference >>>
• Quiet Day: Praying with the Mystics >>>

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

This week we pray for:

• For the people of Haiti as they come to terms with the devastating impact of the recent earthquake
   
• For the people of Afghanistan and for peace amidst international unrest
   
• For those struggling with their mental health and for those that continue to be impacted by the on-going isolation due to the global pandemic.

Solomon’s dream expressed his true nature (1 Kings 3:5-14). Anxious and overwhelmed, with truth and humility he acknowledged this with God, requesting wisdom to do the mission before him. Embedded in his very being, was the truth-filled understanding of God’s call to - love God, love others.


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