11th October 2022

Synod Standing Committee Meeting Update 30th September 2022

A summary of the discussions, deliberations and decisions arising from the Uniting Church in SA Synod Standing Committee meeting held on 30th September 2022 is now available. Read more

UCA National Young Adult Leaders' Conference

The UCA National Young Leaders' Conference will be held in Victoria from the 26th - 29th January 2023. This is one of the UCAs key national events for your people and has been running for more than a decade, empowering cohorts of emerging leaders in faith, discipleship and leadership. It is jointly hosted by the President and the National Chair of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress and is open to people aged 18-30 years of age. More information and how to apply is available at this link: NYALC 2023

PROK 30th Anniversary International Mission

Representatives of the Uniting Church in SA will shortly embark on a trip to South Korea to acknowledge and celebrate the Presbyterian Church in the Republic of Korea (PROK) partnership. We acknowledge this 30-year partnership, understanding that we don’t build buildings, we build people and relationships. Over almost 30 years with our mutual belief in God as a foundation, friendships have developed, and trust has been built. Vulnerability and honesty have given shape to the partnership which has led to some new conversations on some controversial topics. Together we vision and plan for developing our mutual relationship further. More information to follow soon.

'Meaningful Mondays' at MediaCom

You are invited to MediaCom's 'Meaningful Mondays' at Mile End during October. This is a chance to grab a coffee and explore Advent materials, Resources for Lectionary Year A, recently added publications and a variety of significantly reduced priced books. 
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Inaugural Professorial Lecture with Rev Prof Vicky Balabanski

All are invited to the Inaugural Professorial Lecture entitled: 'Entering the Year of Matthew: Fresh eyes on conflict, communication and community - Jesus' take on turning the other cheek,' on Wednesday, 19th October at 7.00 pm at Adelaide West Uniting Church. For more information and how to book please visit this link.

Payneham Road UC - Organ Scholarship

Payneham Road Uniting Church is offering an organ scholarship of $1,500 annually to commemorate a long-standing church member - Veta Brown. Applications are open and will close on Wednesday, 16th October. Read more  

Christmas Worship Times

The Engagement team are working on a range of Christmas graphics and resources to support congregations for this important season within the church, and these will soon be available via the Synod website. In preparation for Christmas and New Year, can you please now send through your congregational worship times, and we will feature them on the Synod website leading up to Christmas and New Year. Email: engagement@sa.uca.org.au  

Event highlights

First Nations Book Launch

Nunyara Conference Centre in Belair is hosting a book launch of 'De-colonising the Biblical Narrative Volume 1: A First Nations De-colonising of Genesis 1-11' by Anne Pattel-Gray and First Nation Australians on Sunday, 16th October from 7.00 pm. Read more  

Indigenous Christian Leaders' Retreat

A gathering and retreat of mainly Indigenous Christian leaders is being held from 16^th-19^th October 2022 at Nunyara Conference Centre in Belair. The gathering offers an opportunity to set aside time to talk together about issues concerning voice and treaty; give some feedback on the ‘Decolonising the Bible’ project of Professor Emeritus Norm Habel and Professor Anne Pattel-Gray; and take time to make some progress on your own work/theology. Read more

Launch of SA Christian Forum for Intercultural Leadership

All are invited to the launch of the SA Christian Forum for Intercultural Leadership on Tuesday 18th October at New Life Christian Church in Klemzig. In partnership with Asian Ministry Fellowship SA and Churches Together SA, Mission Resourcing's Multicultural Ministry Centre aims to create an intercultural learning space in which we can connect and build relationships with culturally and linguistically diverse faith communities for shared mission and ministry opportunities. Read more

During these difficult times we are pleased to provide you with resources for worship leaders to use to encourage people to worship and pray together as a gathered community or at home. These resources have been prepared by Rev Cheryl Wilson:
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Assembly Update

News highlights from the Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia this week include:

Living as an Intercultural Church
Towards Zero - Final episode out now
Empowering Vulnerable Communities in India
 

News & Notices

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Upcoming Events

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