UC e-News 12th April 2022
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12th April 2022
New Principal for Uniting College for Leadership and Theology
Rev 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:
- Moderator's Easter videos for Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday
- Worship Guides for Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday
- Social media graphics
- Powerpoint Easter template
- Worship at Home resources for Easter.
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 SA
Afghan 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 highlights
Easter Evensong
Join 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 Camp
A 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:
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Assembly Update
News highlights from the Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia this week include:
Building bridges to harmony during Ramadan
Towards Zero Episode 3 out now
Going Deeper into New Humanity Week 6 Lenten Study
What do you think about Christianity?
Afghan Culture Association of South Australia
New Creation Care Guide
April Refugee Advocacy Guide
Surrender Tarntanya:22 Events
Climate Report: 'They Shall Inherit the Earth'
- COVID Update
Synod Meeting 2022
Safe Church News
- Artist in Residence Week
- 2022 Lent Resource
Renewal: An autumn retreat with Sean Gilbert
L'Arche Adelaide Quarterly Newsletter
Reflection of the week
To 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 points
This week we pray for:
- For the people of Afghanistan and the people of Ukraine and all communities struggling against violence and oppression
- For leaders and members of the reconvened 16th Assembly meeting as they prepare to gather in person next month
- For refugees around the world and those seeking asylum in Australia and other countries, that they might find safety, welcome and freedom from violence and conflict.
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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