UC e-News 25th January 2022 No images? Click here 25th January 2022Welcome 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 SpotlightLiveArts at Newland AwardNewland 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 highlightRev Sue Ellis CommissioningA 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 DayCMLA 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 SpotlightUnitingWorld Tonga Tsunami Disaster AppealUnitingWorld 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 OpenApplications 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
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COVID-19 updateThe 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 PrioritiesThe 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 EventsPlease 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 vacantPlacements News is available here. Submitting ContentUC e-News is the weekly e-newsletter of the Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of South Australia. If you wish to include content in UC e-News or on the Synod of South Australia website please submit it by 10am on Tuesdays. |