This Sunday we celebrate the day of Pentecost. Our remembering of the time the Holy Spirit came upon the believers in Jerusalem, empowering them to become witnesses, to Judea, to Samaria, teaching others to know that the knowledge of the good news of Christ, of the kingdom of God, will be passed down.

Read more

In February 2021 at the annual meeting of the South Australian Synod, we have resolved that in the Shaping the Future – Strategic Priorities for the Uniting Church Synod of SA 2021 -2025, Caring for Creation should be one of our guiding principles through which all strategic priorities pass.

Read more

The Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia has welcomed the historic investment in social services in the Federal Budget handed down last week. President Dr Deidre Palmer commended the Federal Government's investment in measures that will make a difference in people's lives.

Read more

The Reconciliation Week Appeal in 2021 supports youth and young adults to be trained as leaders and followers of Jesus in the Uniting Church in South Australia. Young people are the leaders not just tomorrow, but also today. The Congress (UAICC) appreciates the support of all churches, fellowships and individuals.

Download Poster

Reconciliation Week and National Sorry Day - Reconciliation Week 2021 begins with National Sorry Day on 26th May, and then from the 27th May, the anniversary of the 1967 referendum and concluding on 3rd June, the day in 1992 that Eddie (Koiki) Mabo succeeded in the Australian High Court.

Read more

Mercer Superannuation is conducting an online webinar on Wednesday, 19th May outlining the Federal Budget impacts on the Super industry and the broader economy. This seminar will also include insights about the Superannuation Guarantee increase.

Register here 

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

Upcoming events:

• SA History Festival - Pilgrim Uniting Church Archive Display >>>
• Centenary of worship beginning >>>
• SA History Festival Scots Church >>>
• How Liberation Theology Grounds the Christ Event: Mario Trinidad >>>
• Moonta Mines Heritage Service >>>
• Open Doors with Music >>>
• Open Doors at Unley Uniting Church >>>
• My Life Story >>>
• Willunga Biggest Morning Tea >>>
• Interfaith Forum >>>
• Reconciliation Breakfast >>>
• Stories from the Soul >>>

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

This week we pray for:

• We pray for the people of Israel and Palestine, and for a peaceful resolution to this on-going conflict
• We take a moment to reflect and pray for all countries in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis
• We raise our hearts in grateful praise for all the beauty that surrounds us - may we learn to respect all as a sacred gift and do what we can to work towards real action on climate change.

Psalm 1 proclaims truths echoed in the book of Proverbs: that following the wisdom of God is the best and wisest way to live. Like Proverbs, this psalm declares that those who obey God’s teachings can avoid consequences arising from sin. The psalm stresses the importance of ordering one’s life according to God’s Word.

Read more