UC e-News 9th August 2022
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9th August 2022
Celebrating First Nations children and the hope of a new beginning
Last week we celebrated National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (NATSI) Children’s Day on 4 August. The Uniting Church reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring First Nations children can shape their own future, grounded in culture and community.
Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) Interim National Chairperson Rev Mark Kickett encouraged Uniting Church communities to celebrate and commit to a new beginning and hope-filled future for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Read more
Celebration of Ministries
As part of this year's Synod '22 meeting, a Celebration of Ministries service will be held at Adelaide West Uniting Church on Sunday, 21st August at 2.00 pm. This service celebrates ministry; those who have retired since the last Synod meeting; and those who are celebrating special anniversaries of their ordination. The service will be both in person and live-streamed online. Read more
Synod Ecumenical Relations Committee Award
The Synod Ecumenical Relations Committee (SERC) is grateful to the Synod for the continued funding of the Ecumenical Award which for 2022 was won by the Fulham-Henley Uniting Church. The award is given to a congregation each year that has done most to foster ecumenical relations within the local community. SERC is now calling for submissions for the 2023 award either in writing or electronically. Read more
Uniting College Research Hour
You are invited to join the Uniting College of Leadership and Theology Research Hour, to engage with Rev Dr Chris Budden talking about his latest research, Beyond Fall and Redemption: The place of Creation in our understanding of the work and character of God. The event will be held Thursday the 11th of August at 12.45 pm at the Brooklyn Park campus, in Room 2.3, or on Zoom. Read more
Safe Church update
Through their eyes - Safe environments for children and young people training is being held on Saturday, 17th September at The Corner Uniting Church, 93 Oaklands Road, Warradale. This is a full day course from 9.30 am - 4.300 pm. Bookings are essential and can be made at this link.
Event highlight
Celebrity Quiz Night & Silent Auction
Celebrity Quiz Night raising funds for Circle of Friends Aust. Circles 114 & 115
Saturday 27th August 2022 @ Burnside City Uniting Church, 384 Portrush Road, Tusmore
Doors open 6.30 First question 7pm.
Cost: $20 and BYO everything (coffee and tea will be provided).
Book as an individual, a small group or make up a table of 8
Silent Auction available online via https://cofa.org.au/ and at the event.
To book click here
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:
A migrant musing on the Basis of Union
Child Safe Sunday Resources
Welcome action on aged care and social services
- Celebrating First Nations children and the hope of a new beginning
- Uniting College Research Hour
- Synod Ecumenical Relations Committee Award
- Celebration of Ministries (Synod '22)
- Celebrity Quiz Night & Silent Auction
- Connecting with Ancestors Retreat
- Emergency Relief Centres
- Death of Audrey Scrimgeour
- Sedan Life exhibition
- Safe Church Update
- Dollars & Sense
- COVID-19 Update
- Support Sri Lanka: An Emergency Appeal for Sri Lanka
- L'Arche Adelaide
- Series 3 of the 'Dwelling' Podcast with Rev Dr Paul Goh
Reflection of the week
Awesome Adventure
by Rev Anne Hewitt
Being ready for a holiday takes a lot of planning, thinking, and booking of places to stay, let alone packing. We had even prepared an itinerary of precise locations to stay at, on particular days, checking when specific activities and points of interest were open. We thought carefully about items to fit in the limited space - clothing, food, and equipment. We were set for our Awesome Australian Mid-Year Adventure!
Yet, all of that became obsolete at an unexpected turn of life events.
Read more
Prayer points
This week we pray:
- For those struggling with the cost of living, who are living without food, shelter and heating during this cold winter
- For more effective action towards combatting climate change
- For the people of Palestine and Israel who are caught in conflict, may peace prevail for all peoples
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 >>>
- Art Exhibition >>>
- The Relevance of Bonhoeffer's Religionless Christianity >>>
- Concert for Peace, Love and Understanding >>>
- Live Arts at Newland >>>
- Faith, Hope and Love >>>
- Preaching Series: Preaching with a difference >>>
- Accessing Aged Care Services Made Simple >>>
- The Seminary of the Third Age: Beyond Literalism: Seven Gods in the Bible >>>
- Christianity and the Making of the Western Mind >>>
- Growing and Learning in the Family - Parenting Workshop >>>
- Through their eyes: Safe environments for children and young people >>>
- Celebrating 100 years as a Church community - Lefevre UC >>>
- Mypolonga Uniting Church
Centenary >>>
Positions & Placements vacant
Placements News is available here.
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