UC e-News 12th April 2022 No images? Click here 12th April 2022New Principal for Uniting College for Leadership and TheologyRev Dr Tim Hein has announced the appointment of Rev Associate Professor Vicky Balabanski as Principal of Uniting College for Leadership and Theology. Vicky is a highly experienced biblical scholar, currently the Director of Biblical Studies, where she has served on faculty (including previously at Parkin-Wesley) for nearly 30 years. Read more As congregations prepare for the Easter season we draw your attention to a range of resources now available on the Synod website, including:
Countdown to the 16th Assembly (reconvened meeting)In just one month, the 16th Assembly meeting will be reconvened. Assembly members will regather in person from 6th-9th May 2022 on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Uniting Church in Australia President Rev Sharon Hollis invites the Church to pray for the Assembly meeting in this short video message. View more
Afghan Culture Association of SAAfghan Culture Association of South Australia is collecting donations to help those in need. Through your donations we will be able to buy them basic necessities such as rice legumes, oil, and teas. We thank you in advance for your generous donations. Read more Event highlightsEaster EvensongJoin Pilgrim Uniting Church at 3pm on Holy Saturday for 'Membra Jesu Nostri,' a cycle of seven cantatas meditating on the body of Jesus Christ performed by the Adelaide Cantata Band. Read more Performing Arts Day CampA day of singing, acting and movement for Primary School Age students. Bring your own lunch. Morning tea provided. (This is a nut free event). Each child will have an opportunity to be in a showcase performance! 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: Assembly UpdateNews highlights from the Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia this week include: Building bridges to harmony during Ramadan
Reflection of the weekTo be grateful for the good things that happen in our lives is easy, but to be grateful for all of our lives the good as well as the bad, the moments of joy as well as the moments of sorrow, the successes as well as the failures, the rewards as well as the rejections that requires hard spiritual work. Prayer pointsThis week we pray for:
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. |