UC e-News 29th March 2022
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29th March 2022
Theological Study Opportunities for SA prisoners is bringing life change
In October 2020 the Uniting College for Leadership and Theology (UCLT) released the first unit of the new Certificate III in Christian Ministry and Theology to inmates of South Australian prisons. This course, developed in consultation with prison chaplains, is designed to target people with no or little knowledge of God, who may also have a limited educational background. Read more
Executive Officer Appointment
It is with great pleasure we announce the appointment of Rev Dr Tim Hein to the role of Executive Officer, Mission and Leadership Development (MLD), commencing 1st April 2022. Read more
A Devotion
How can one speak about faith issues today without referencing Russia and Ukraine? This war is not only about history and culture and politics but – critically - about religion as well. This agonizingly painful fracture is revealing the fracture of different expressions of faith. Even within the Orthodox faith itself. Stan Grant reveals this quite clearly in his quote: ‘First Vladimir Putin goes to church, puts on the cross, then he kills.’ Read more
Event highlights
Community Connections Network Gathering
The Community Connections Network will meet at Payneham Road Uniting Church hall on Friday, 8th April from 2.00 - 3.30 pm. They meet to support workers, volunteers and others interested in extending the mission of their congregation through connections with the wider community. Read more
What are Civil Liberties all about?
The Effective Living Centre invites you to come and listen to Rick Sarre, President of the SA Council for Civil Liberties and an Emeritus Professor of Law, as he discusses the topic ‘What are Civil Liberties all about?’ 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:
Taking Action for the whole of creation
Going Deeper Lenten Study - Week 4 out now
Talking Hope with ICU Chaplain - Rev Sarah Williamson
Climate Report: 'They Shall Inherit the Earth'
COVID Update
Outback Links needs you
- Community Connections Network Gathering
- Renewal: An autumn retreat with Sean Gilbert
- Safe Church News
- Need a job but don't have experience?
Synod Meeting 2022
Heritage Grants Open
Highbury Street Fund Grants Open
Breathe - Seeking expressions of interest from artists for August SALA Exhibition
Artist in Residence Week
- 2022 Lent Resource
- New Synod Refugee Advocacy Guide - now available
Reflection of the week
The Body of Christ is inherently a collective reality. Richard Rohr emphasises that to live the gospel, we need each other:
The Body of Christ, the spiritual family, is God’s strategy. It is both medium and message. It is both beginning and end: ‘May they all be one … so that the world may believe it was you who sent me … that they may be one as we are one, with me in them and you in me’ (John 17:21–23). There is no other form for the Christian life except a common one.
Prayer points
This week we pray for:
- For innocent lives shattered by war
- For communities struggling with the impacts of floods and other natural disasters
- For world leaders to lead with wisdom and compassion.
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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