UC e-News 27 July 2021

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> Worship at Home Resources

> Community Movie and Death Cafe

> Synod Expos Update

> Safe Church Audit – Last chance!

> Synod Ecumenical Relations Committee Award

> Uniting Foundation

> Synod Art Project

> Finding the road less travelled

> Lay Preachers’ Sunday

> Community Grants Open

> Bloom Event for Teen Girls

> Interfaith Forum - Insights (New Date!)

> Musings from My Garden: Book Launch

> Highbury Street Fund Grants now open!

> Let’s Yarn about our Intercultural Church

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In 2020 the Uniting Church Synod of SA embarked on a journey to identify its key missional priorities and directions for the next 5 years. The latest update about Shaping the Future: Strategic Priorities Synod 2021-25 is available here.

The latest COVID-19 update for the Synod of SA is available here.

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27 July 2021

COVID-19 Alert

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

We are pleased to share the news that the Premier has announced that from 12:01am Wednesday 28 July 2021, COVID-19 restrictions in South Australia will be eased from Level 5 to Level 3 restrictions. This means the lockdown will end, but there will still be some restrictions in place. The new level of restrictions that come into effect on Wednesday 28th July are listed on the Synod website at this link.

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.

Worship at Home Resources

We find ourselves in unusual times. Our communities may be scattered, but still we are the body of Christ. God is present with us and still we worship.The Centre for Music, Liturgy and the Arts is gathering resources for worship at home during times of isolation.

Highbury Street Fund – Applications for Grant Funding are now open. The Fund supports leadership development among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse worshipping communities through education and training. SA Residents with leadership roles within UC Synod SA can apply.

Spotlight

In recent weeks we have shared stories of the intercultural life and ministry of the Uniting Church.The Assembly Resourcing Unit is inviting people who are inspired to talk about what it looks like to live faith and life cross-culturally to come together on Thursday 29 July for an online conversation.

Event Update

We realise that during these difficult COVID-19 times that events may be canceled or re-scheduled. If you have any events featured on the Synod website that need to be changed, please do not re-submit another event form, simply email the Engagement Ministry Centre and clearly indicate the name of the event.

Upcoming Events

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) >>>
Lifeline Adelaide - Lifeline ASIST workshop >>>
Creation Care Forum >>>
Rites of Passage Interfaith Forum >>>
Pilgrim Church SALA Exhibition - 'All things bright and beautiful' >>>
International Mission Op Shop Clearance Sale >>>
EAG Calls 'All Aboard' >>>
Blackwood Grow Group >>>
Creation Care Forum >>>
Rev Dr Denise Champion 'Why We Must Appreciate First Peoples Creation Spirituality' >>>

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 compassion and patience as we adapt to the changing restrictions in order to cope with COVID-19
For all healthcare workers and those working on the frontline managing the on-going impacts of COVID-19
For the South Australian Government as it continues to grapple with the changing nature of this global pandemic.

Reflection of the week

King David pursued the presence of God throughout his time as King. In 1 Chronicles 15-17 we read of how David led the Israelite people in fervent pursuit after God, and celebrating when the physical symbol of his presence (The Ark of the Covenant) returned to its people.