The next Synod Expo will be held in Berri this Saturday, 6th November. We again look forward to a day of connecting and sharing, incorporating workshops about Multicultural neighbourhoods, Mission planning; and Reading and Teaching the Bible. Book now!

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We are consulting with all the presbyteries and various groups across the Synod about the Presbytery Re-structure Review and value the input of congregations, ministry agents and individuals as to your experience of the restructure. You are invited to participate in the review by completing a survey. 

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Each year the Uniting Church in SA produces a Calendar with important dates and lectionary readings related to the life of the church. Orders for the 2022 Calendar are now open with 'earlybird' pricing available until the 8th November 2021. Details are available on the Synod website.
 

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Postcards are a great way to inform congregations and your wider local communities about Christmas service times. Postcards and accompanying posters can be ordered from now until the 8th November 2021 with details available on the Synod website.

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As you prepare for the coming Christmas season, please email through your congregation's service times to Engagement so they can be listed on the 'Uniting Church Christmas Services 2021' page of the Synod website. All other events (other than worship services) should be submitted via the Events form in the usual way.

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MediaCom Education has just released the full version of an original book which was first released in 2016 called ‘Hymns for Times and Seasons by Dr Maarten Ryder and Rev Don Bell. This updated version comprises full keyboard accompaniments and melodies and further information is available in this week's News & Notices.

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Payneham Road Uniting Church will be hosting an organ concert on 27th November from 7.00 pm - 8.00 pm. This event will feature  PRUC Organ Scholar, Val Estrella and supporting guests Andrew Georg (Organist), Kelly Yun (Vocalist), Katherine Yoo (Flautist), Ryan Taylor (Trumpet) and Hayeon Kim (Piano).

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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.

Upcoming events:

• The Gift of This Moment - Helen Wiltshire Exhibition >>>
• Tarooki's 60th Celebrations >>>
• Circle of Friends >>>
• Relax into Christmas >>>
• Amicus Strings - Live arts at Newland >>>
• Journeying ... beyond belief >>>
• Palestine Israel Ecumenical Network - Cuisine & Culture in Conversation >>>
• Gingerbread Event >>>
• Payneham Road Uniting Church Organ Concert >>>

Want to share your event with the wider Uniting Church in SA? Complete the Events Form here.

This week we pray for:

• For all states in Australia as they commence re-opening in the coming weeks
• For SA Health and all government leaders as we prepare the Roadmap ahead in managing COVID-19
• For world leaders as they gather to discuss climate change impacts that this may translate into important initiatives for the on-going care of all of creation.

Paul says, ‘You’re all sinners’ (Romans 3:23), ‘You’re slaves to the flesh’ (Romans 6:20), and ‘Your sinful passions bring death,’ (Romans 7:5). We stand guilty and shame-based under these words if we hear them as individuals, or we rebel against Paul’s words.

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