The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change, Senior Churches spokesperson, Bishop Philip Huggins, has described the United Nations COP26 climate talks as possibly the ‘last chance to save our planet’ in a strongly worded letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
 

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The Ethical Investment Working Group, on behalf of the Uniting Church, helps the church to invest wisely and responsibly – when thinking about our planet and all of God’s people. This includes avoiding companies whose products, services or practices cause injustice and suffering.
 

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UnitingWorld's partners in India are supporting communities through the worst health crisis in living memory. While the Indian government is managing healthcare and the roll out of COVID-19 vaccinations, our partners are doing all they can to help people survive. All donations gratefully received.
 

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Expression of Interest - Property Specialists. The Resources Board of the South Australian Uniting Church Synod together with its Property Committee are seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced individuals for the role of ‘Property Specialist.’

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Being with people who live with mental health issues and/or addiction, is the topic of this seminar. This training session is ideal for volunteers and non-professionals (and professionals who want to learn more) with Rev Mark Boyce (Chaplain Mental Health and Minister Grange UCA).
 

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The Uniting Church has for many years offered opportunities for members of the Uniting Church community to participate in training to understand their legal obligation of Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect. A full day training session is being offered on 19th May.

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PreachFest is a National 3-day festival created to inspire and enliven the craft, art and vocation of preaching across Australia. This event runs from the 1st-3rd June 2021 and the Uniting College will become an SA hub for this national event. For more information download the flyer here.

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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:

• SA History Festival - Pilgrim Uniting Church Archive Display >>>
• 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 >>>
• 30th Anniversary Organ Concert and History Talk >>>
• How the Kingdom of God Relates to the Kingdoms of This World: Fergus McGinley >>>
• '... being with people who live with mental health issues and/or addiction' >>>
• Journeying ... Through Word >>>
• Centenary of worship beginning >>>

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

This week we pray for:

• For India as it responds to the COVID-19 crisis, for those who are mourning loss of life, those responding on the frontline, and those delivering urgent aid and support
• For people seeking asylum and safety in Australia who remain trapped in an unjust system
• For all people, as we continue to come to terms with the on-going impacts of the worldwide pandemic.

A contemplation on John 15:1-8. In this lyrical text, Jesus introduces us to the great mystery of God sharing his life with us: I am the vine, you are the branches ... my Father is the vine-grower. The life that courses through the Holy Trinity is the same life that runs through my veins. 

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