Synod Standing Committee Update
The Synod Standing Committee met on Friday, 11th February 2022. A summary of the discussions, deliberations and decisions arising from the meeting is now available.
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The 2022 Synod meeting will meet online on Saturday, 18th June and in person on Friday, 24th June and Saturday, 25th June at the Adelaide Hills Convention Centre at Hahndorf. Presbyteries are gathering nominations for Synod membership, to be elected/appointed at presbytery meetings in March. For more information, please contact your presbytery.
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Multiple Grant opportunities
Three grant opportunities have recently opened and include: Multicultural, Heritage and Community grants. Read more
From 2nd March to 14th April, UnitingWorld invites you to journey through Lent by reflecting on and re-dedicating yourself to Christ’s compassion and justice. Lent Event is 40 days of living simply, learning from global neighbours and choosing to make a difference in our own lives and the lives of others. Last year, UnitingWorld changed the lives of more than 460,000 people in 13 countries! 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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The Spirituality Group for Women will observe a Quiet Day on 2nd March, 10.00 am to 1.00 pm at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Glenelg. The day will include two times of input, reflective stations and communion. Read more
KLG Designs will host a pop-up shop at Brighton Uniting church featuring gifts, home decor, handmade arts and crafts, pots and plants. The pop-up shop showcases local artists including Amanda Cooper earrings, Judy Garrard greeting cards, Stephen Skillitzi studio glass, and KLG Designs photography and candles. Read more
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Wilks Oration with Stan GrantCall for
Submissions: Celebrating Uniting Church women on International Women's Day 2022Uluru Statement from the HeartSynod Meeting
2022CALD Research Report now available for downloadMoney Talks: Capitalist Ethics, Colonialism and Divine
GovernanceEcumenical International Women's Day BreakfastPrayers for the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress
(UAICC)Lessons from COVID-19 for the Climate EmergencyAsh Wednesday Quiet DaySally StampPop-up Shop event
Safe Church NewsNews Synod Refugee Advocacy
Guide - now availableUluru Statement from the HeartCOVID UpdateMulticultural Grants OpenHeritage Grants OpenCommunity Grants OpenReading 'The Church as Salt'Embracing Now: Being a People of Hope Spiritual RetreatInternational Mission Op ShopJust EarthBreathe -
Seeking expressions of interest from artists for August SALA ExhibitionArtist in Residence WeekLent Event is coming!
Trust and hope are two words we have heard a great deal of in recent times, and I am sure that they will be priority words in the election seasons ahead. They are not, however, developed on shallow promises nor faint-hearted pledges. Embedded deep in the soul, trust and hope grow from values grounded on love, truth, honour, covenant, justice, faith, and peace.
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This week we pray for: - For those that have lived and continue to live in fear of violence and abuse and for those who speak out in order to advocate for change
- For the well-being of those suffering from COVID-19
- For peace in the world, especially in the Ukraine.
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.
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
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.
- Paint and Sip Van Gogh Special >>>
- Live Arts at Newland >>>
- Ash Wednesday Lament for Asylum Seekers >>>
- Uluru Statement from the Heart Symposium and Workshop
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- Harvest Thanksgiving Service >>>
- A Variety Concert >>>
- Pop-up Shop >>>
- Ken Sumner - The influence of colonisation in faith >>>
- Stan Grant - Effective Living Centre Wilks Oration >>>
- Olga Gostin - How Culture Shapes Identity - Seminary of the Third Age >>>
- Olga Gostin - How Culture Shapes Identity - Video presentation >>>
- Amplify Children, Youth and Family Ministry Conference >>>
- Ways Christianity Relates to Cultures >>>
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