UC e-News 25th January 2022
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25th January 2022
Welcome to the first UC-enews for 2022 and to our new look format! We have given the UC-enews a bit of a refresh, whilst retaining all of the information and articles that you would usually expect to read and enjoy within the weekly updates from the Uniting Church in South Australia.
If you would like to let us know your feedback on the new look, we would welcome your emails to engagement@sa.uca.org.au
Happy reading from the Engagement Ministry Centre
Why study Theology?
Sometimes the idea of studying theology and ministry can seem daunting. Theology isn’t a subject we take in school, so it’s hard to know what a theology class would involve. My father is a minister and a theologian, but I still didn’t know what theology would be like. Read more
Spotlight
LiveArts at Newland Award
Newland Uniting Church at Victor Harbor and its ‘LiveArts at Newland’ monthly concert program has been awarded the 2022 ‘Community Event of the Year’ by Victor Harbor Council. Read more
Event highlight
Rev Sue Ellis Commissioning
A Commissioning Service for Rev Sue Ellis as President of UCFAMS 2022-23 will be held at the Burnside City Church, on Sunday, February 20th, 2022. Read more
CMLA Planning Day
CMLA is pleased to bring you their 2022 Planning Day on Thursday February 3rd, 2022 at Campbelltown Uniting Church from 10.00am – 2.30pm. It’s an opportunity to get a heads up on the year ahead and spend planning time and brainstorming ideas with others in ministry. Read more
Spotlight
UnitingWorld Tonga Tsunami Disaster Appeal
UnitingWorld has launched an appeal to support those in Tonga impacted by the recent tsunami. The funds raised will help the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga deliver emergency assistance and supplies to affected communities, and support recovery and rebuilding in the longer term. Read more
Multicultural Grants Open
Applications for the Expand Together Grants 2022-23 are now being accepted. Expand Together Grants assist multicultural organisations to expand their capacity by upgrading community facilities or purchasing equipment to meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Read more
- Last Chance to have your say on the Act2 Report
- Commissioning of Rev Sue Ellis as President UCFAMS
- UnitingWorld Tonga Tsunami Disaster Appeal
- CALD Intercultural Ministry Research Report released
- CMLA Planning Day
- Multicultural Grants Open
Pews Available
Reflection of the week
The absolute religious genius of Jesus is that he utterly refuses all debt codes, purity codes, religious quarantines, and the searching for sinners. He refuses the very starting point of historic religions. He refuses to divide the world into the pure and the impure, much to the chagrin of almost everybody—then and now.
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Prayer points
This week we pray for:
- For the people of Tonga impacted by the recent tsunami and the Tongan community in Australia, especially those who are waiting upon news from loved ones
- For those in health-care and aged care amid the enormous challenges posed by the spread of COVID
- We pray for the people of the Ukraine and Russia, that a peaceful resolution will soon be sought.
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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