UC e-News 8th March 2022
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8th March 2022
God of love and peace,
We grieve the loss of life and the continued fighting in Ukraine.
Jesus calls us to work for peace and understanding, tolerance and compassion.
We see the suffering and the pain of your people. We see the anguish in their faces and the despair in their eyes, and we feel so helpless.
Although we are so far away, we see that as your people we wish to support those working for peace. Grant us wisdom O God, to know how to make a difference, to support those in need, and to influence those escalating the conflict.
We pray that those who possess the power to make decisions will hear your voice and act to save lives and make peace possible.
While the conflict continues, we pray for those working with refugees, both in Ukraine and in surrounding countries. May they gain strength in the knowledge they are not acting alone. May they feel your presence and compassion as they show your comfort to people who have lost so much.
As you church in this place, may we know what to say and do, as we support and encourage from afar. In the name of the Christ who experienced deadly conflict and suffering, we pray. Amen.
Moderator Bronte Wilson
Australian Women Preach
The Australian Women Preach podcast is celebrating one year of raising the voices of Australian Christian women preaching the Gospel. An initiative of Women and the Australian Church (WATAC) and the Grail in Australia, the podcast grew out of a desire to share the gifts and insights of diverse women within the church in Australia.
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Event highlights
Thriving in Ministry
Thriving in Ministry is a half-day retreat to reflect on and be inspired about the ways in which you are being led to care for your basic needs and promote wellness in your own body, mind and spirit. Read more
New Songbook Launch
A long time in the making … the Centre for Music, Liturgy and the Arts (CMLA) is excited that the new songbook is ready to launch. Full of wonderful new music from around Australia and beyond, this book will enrich congregational life and give voice to worship for this time and place. Read more
Renewal: An autumn Retreat with Sean Gilbert
A time for creative community, songwriters, poets, writers, visual and performing artists. Be inspired and renewed by the autumn season in the Adelaide Hills. Take time to be creative, reflect and be spiritually nurtured in this retreat. 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:
East Coast Flooding Emergency Appeal
Going deeper Bible study: Week 1 out now
Call for immediate action on aged care workforce
Thriving in Ministry
Synod Meeting 2022
- New Songbook Launch 'Walk as One!'
- Renewal: An autumn retreat with Sean Gilbert
CALD Research Report now available for download
Lessons from COVID-19 for the Climate Emergency
Sally Stamp
Pop-up Shop event
- Need a job - but don't have experience?
Lent Event is coming!
Safe Church News
New Synod Refugee Advocacy Guide - now available
COVID Update
Heritage Grants Open
Community Grants Open
- Highbury Street Fund Grants Open
International Mission Op Shop
Just Earth
Breathe - Seeking expressions of interest from artists for August SALA Exhibition
Artist in Residence Week
- 2022 Lent Resource
- One in Worship is back for 2022
Reflection of the week
For millennia, God’s voice echoes the call to live gently on the earth, with righteous justice and peace-filled relationships. In following God’s way, we let go of meaningless practices that do not bring about change in our attitudes or life-giving healing to all God’s creation.
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Prayer points
This week we pray for:
- For the eastern states of Australia as they come to terms with extensive flooding and loss of life
- For the war in the Ukraine that a peaceful resolution can be found
- For all people fleeing discrimination and harm may they find welcoming arms of safety and support.
COVID-19 update
The Synod of SA is adapting and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. For all current updates please visit the Synod website COVID page at this link.
Our Strategic Priorities
The Uniting Church Synod of SA has embarked on a journey to identify its key missional priorities and directions for the next 3-5 years. Read more
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.
Positions & Placements vacant
Placements News is available here.
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