Lay Preachers’ Sunday is celebrated in South Australia this year on August 7th. The Lay Preacher’s Committee encourages every congregation to arrange on that day (or a nearby convenient day) that a lay preacher is engaged to preach and lead worship, or at least to have a significant role in the worship. A suggested liturgy and notices for the preacher may be found at this link. Read More
The UnitingCare Emergency Relief Centres are struggling to keep up with the demand from people needing emergency food supplies. The usual sources have reduced supplies because of floods and rising costs. UnitingCare SA encourages congregations to include packaged goods as part of their regular offerings and to then, say monthly, arrange delivery to an Emergency Relief Centre. Read More
The Uluru Statement from the Heart
and Covenanting
The Uluru statement calls for a First Nations voice in the Constitution and a Makarrata Commission to supervise agreement-making and truth-telling. Come along to learn more about the Uluru Statement from First Nations as well as Uniting Church leaders on 27th July. Read More
2022 Intercultural Neighbouring Sunday
At its 2022 meeting, the South Australian Synod resolved to acknowledge the16th Assembly resolution to '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. Read More
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.
Urgent Update - volunteering at the
Red Dove Café
Thanks are extended to those people that have indicated their desire to help out the Red Dove Cafe during the Royal Show. If you have registered your interest or are considering registering, please follow up as soon as possible as all paperwork needs to be with the show organisers by 31st July 2022. Read more
Beyond Sunday: Intro to Faith, Life & Work
Being a Christian impacts every aspect of life. Explore the rich Christian approaches to vocation, work, and leisure in this fascinating unit, as well as learning how the Church can effectively empower people to live out our faith in every aspect of life. More Information
Adelaide Theological Library - Book Sale
Come and grab a bargain (or two) at the Adelaide Theological Library Book Sale from Tuesday 2nd to Thursday 4th August between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm. Most books are priced around $1, $2 and $5. Items cover theology, commentaries, counselling, leadership, pastoral care, spirituality, prayer and more. Read more
Suicide Awareness Day banner offer
Scots Church Adelaide is now taking expressions of interest from congregations who would like to receive a free Suicide Awareness banner to display in their community on September 10th, 2022, National Suicide Prevention Day. The banner is generic and can be used for years to come. The banners are soft with eyelets and are accompanied by a holder and ribbon for people to tie ribbons onto gate, fence etc. Read more
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 on Sunday, 31st July 2022 at 6.00 pm, Blackwood Uniting Church, please RSVP for catering purposes at this link.
Occasionally youth leaders will act as first responders to a young person who is struggling with their mental health. Mission Resourcing, the Intergen Team and Safe Church SA are offering accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid Training at the Cummins Uniting Church, Eyre Peninsula on Saturday, 13th August. 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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Click here for more details about this week's News & Notices
- Lay Preachers' Sunday
- The Uluru Statement from the Heart and Covenanting
- Emergency Relief Centres
- Intercultural Neighbouring Sunday 2022
- Adelaide Theological Library Book Sale
- Suicide Awareness Day banner offer
- Safe Church Update
- 2022 Uniting Foundation Grant Round Opens
- Dollars & Sense
- Volunteer Opportunity at the Red Dove Café
- Food for the Soul
- Celebration of Ministry Service
- COVID-19 Update
- Climate Report: They shall inherit the earth
- Yamaha E75 electronic organ for sale
- Support Sri Lanka: An Emergency Appeal for Sri Lanka
- L'Arche Adelaide
Our lives are in constant demand. We are drawn to the loudest voice, the daily task that is most pressing, or the cause of humanity that is deemed most urgent. Our senses are constantly bombarded by white noise: of life distracting us from the real life-giving source of peace, joy, love and hope. In Luke 10:38 - 42: Jesus Visits Martha and Mary; Jesus responds to Martha, as he responds to us. ‘Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things, but few things are needed- indeed only one …’ Read more
This week we pray: - For all Uniting Church ministries may they grow in faith and hope and continue to have meaningful connections in our communities
- For Lay Preachers and the on-going ministry they provide across the church
- For peace and stability in Sri Lanka amid growing unrest.
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.
- Christmas Markets in July >>>
- Rethinking the Reality of God in a Time of Pandemic >>>
- Engage all generations - Intergenerate Conference - Adelaide >>>
- Intergenerate Conference >>>
- CMLA Book Club >>>
- Final Service for Alison Whish >>>
- Adelaide Theological Library Book Sale >>>
- Live Arts at Newland >>>
- Accessing Aged Care Services Made Simple >>>
- Through their eyes: Safe environments for children and young people >>>
- Playford Celebrates 10 years! >>>
- 'Honest to God' revisiting Robinson's ground breaking book - still relevant 60 years on >>>
- Breathe Art Exhibition Opening >>>
- Concert for Peace, Love and Understanding >>>
- Mypolonga Uniting Church
Centenary >>> - The Relevance of Bonhoeffer's Religionless Christianity >>>
- Preaching Series: Preaching with a difference >>>
- Christianity and the Making of the Western Mind >>>
- Celebrating 100 years as a Church community >>>
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