19th July 2022

Lay Preachers' Sunday

Lay Preachers’ Sunday is celebrated in South Australia this year on August 7^th. 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

Emergency Relief Centres

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

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.

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

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 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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Assembly Update

News highlights from the Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia this week include:

Mission Shaped Innovation
A changed atmosphere on Climate
The Uluru Statement in your language

News & Notices

Click here for more details about this week's News & Notices

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.

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Positions & Placements vacant

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