UC e-News 12th July 2022
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12th July 2022
The Uluru Statement from the Heart
and Covenanting
The Uluru statement calls for a First Nations voice in the Constitution & a Makarrata Commission to supervise agreement-making & truth-telling. Come along to learn more about the Uluru Statement from First Nations as well as Uniting Church leaders.
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2022 Intercultural Neighbouring Sunday
At its 2022 meeting, SA Synod resolved to acknowledge the 16th Assembly resolution on “Moving forward in Being a Multicultural Church,” including adopting the 3rd Sunday in July as an ‘Intercultural Neighbouring Sunday’, to celebrate UCA being a Multicultural Church and to create an opportunity for congregations and faith communities to connect and build relationships with culturally and linguistically diverse communities in their neighbourhoods. Synod CALD Officer, Rev Dr Paul Goh, has put together a two-page sheet of worship resources for congregations.
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Safe Church update
It is 3 years since the changes to legislation required a change in the screenings types that ‘persons with roles of responsibilities within the church community’ are expected to have. Working with Children Checks are valid for 5 years – so any done post the 1st of July 2019 still have another couple of years before they need to be renewed. However the other screening types of General Probity and Vulnerable Persons are valid for 3 years. Renewals can only be commenced of a previous screening no more than 6 months prior to the “expiry” date. Thank you to those who are diligently seeking renewals for these screenings. Reminders will be sent to the contact details given by individuals at the initial check request.
For all screening requests and more information:
Safe Church Resources – Safe Church (ucasa.org.au)
Dollars & Sense
The July edition of Dollars and Sense is now available. The newsletter produced by the Synod Resources team seeks to provide useful information and updates to better equip Church office bearers in their roles within the life of the Uniting Church.
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Volunteer opportunities at the Red Dove Café
The Red Dove café is looking for people to sign up as volunteers for shifts at this year’s Royal Adelaide show from Saturday 3rd September through to Sunday 11th September with free entry to the Show included. The rostered times are 6.30am – 11.00 am, 11am – 3.30 pm and 3.30 pm – 8.30 pm. Students from Pedare, Westminster, Seymour and Immanuel Colleges are signed up to help too. To register for a shift, contact Janet Woodward at jwoodward@sa.uca.org.au or 82364275 / 0432271757.
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Theology of Jesus Christ: Word and Saviour
Explore the person and work of Jesus Christ from a biblical, historical and theological approach. Explore the theology of salvation throughout history and the meaning and significance of Jesus Christ for the contemporary world, including our lives and ministries today. More Information
Event highlight
Celebration of Ministry Service
The Presbytery of Southern SA and the Uniting Aboriginal Islander Christian Congress recognise the conclusion of Rev Felicity Amery in the role of General Secretary and invite you to a celebration of Felicity's ministry within South Australia and beyond.
Sunday 31st July 2022 6pm, Blackwood Uniting Church, please RSVP for catering purposes by clicking on this link.
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:
Reflections on the NAIDOC theme
Living the Covenant Locally: Your story
Two takes on the Census data
- The Uluru Statement from the Heart and Covenanting
- 2022 Intercultural Neighbouring Sunday
- Safe Church Update
- Dollars & Sense
- Volunteer Opportunity at the Red Dove Café
- Food for the Soul
- Celebration of Ministry Service
- Climate Report: They shall inherit the earth
- Help UnitingWorld create ripples of change
- Uniting Conversations: A good climate for change
- Yamaha E75 electronic organ for sale
- Support Sri Lanka: An Emergency Appeal for Sri Lanka
- COVID-19 Update
Reflection of the week
The Embodiment of God
During the apostle Paul’s lifetime, the church was not yet an institution or structural grouping of common practices and beliefs. The church was a living organism that communicated the gospel through relationships.
Paul’s brilliant metaphor for this living, organic, concrete embodiment is the Body of Christ: “For as in one body we have many parts, and all the parts do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another.
Prayer points
This week we pray:
For the people of Sri-Lanka during this time of uncertainty and unrest as they face instability in their government
For those effected by the flooding in New South Wales, who have lost their houses, their businesses, and their livelihoods
For those who have been impacted by Covid-19 and who are isolating away from friends and family, or struggling with long-Covid symptoms
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.
- Spirit Space: - Meditation through Movement - Winter Warmer >>>
- CMLA Book Club >>>
- A Gospel for All Ages: Zoom Book Launch >>>
- The Future of Power Generation in Australia >>>
- Hallett Cove Uniting Church Winter Holiday Fun >>>
- Stage and Screen Concert >>>
- Christmas Markets in July >>>
- Rethinking the Reality of God in a Time of Pandemic >>>
Positions & Placements vacant
Placements News is available here.
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