UC e-News 7th June 2022
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7th June 2022
Living the Covenant Locally
Recently the Uniting Church Assembly and the Walking Together as First and Second Peoples Circle launched a new initiative - Living the Covenant Locally.
It is an invitation for Second Peoples of the Church to engage in learning, theological study and action to deepen their relationship with First Peoples, to grow their understanding of the injustices they face and to live out their commitment to work for a more just Church and nation.
The launch of this new initiative comes after the Assembly renewed its covenant relationship with the Uniting Aboriginal Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) at the reconvened 16th Assembly. Read more
Synod Meeting Update
Further reports have been added to the Synod ’22 page of the main Uniting Church website. These reports are now available for viewing. We encourage you to continue to check the website as new information and reports are being uploaded on a regular basis as they are received. This is the link: https://sa.uca.org.au/about-us/synod-meetings/
There are vacancies occurring on some Synod committees, councils or boards. Some of these are filled by appointment and some are filled by a nomination/election process. With due attention to Synod by-laws, members of Synod are invited to submit nominations for vacant positions. Read more
Principles of a Child Safe UCA poster and art-work
Hopefully many of you have the 'Principles of a Child Safe Uniting Church in Australia' poster displayed in your congregations. These were distributed about eighteen months ago. The National Safe Church Unit has now produced one in Plain English with additional artwork by an Indigenous artist. Plain English is used in communities for whom English is a second language to communicate more clearly. If you would like to download a copy it is available at the following link. Read more
Uniting Foundation Grant Round Opens
Congregations, Faith Communities and individuals are invited to apply for funding to assist with missional projects which will build vibrant church communities leading the Church into the future. The projects need to be able to demonstrate how the missional effectiveness of the applying body will be enhanced. The amount of available funds impacts the Committee’s ability to fund projects. Accordingly, applications need to meet the established criteria. The applying body’s Mission and Service Fund contribution status is also considered when assessing applications. Read more
Help UnitingWorld create ripples of change
UnitingWorld has launched its annual fundraising drive that can make up to six times the impact for people in poverty thanks to a partnership with the Australian government. Your donation can help UnitingWorld’s church partners provide critical training, employment opportunities, clean water, education and hope to people in India and across Asia, Africa and the Pacific. This is the church at work in the world. Read more
Event highlight
Uniting Conversations: A good climate for change
You are invited to join a public conversation about climate change at Seacliff Uniting church. The panellists are Ariella Helfgott, Nina Keath and Holger Maier. The date is Sunday, July 3rd at 7.00 pm at Seacliff Uniting Church. Read more
Source: https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/backgrounders/Pages/default.aspx
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:
United in support of the Uluru Statement from the Heart
Children and Families Ministry Resources
I got connected to this land
- Synod Meeting 2022
- Climate Report: They shall inherit the earth
- Help UnitingWorld create ripples of change
- Uniting Conversations: A good climate for change
- COVID-19 Update
- Safe Church News
- Yamaha E75 electronic organ for sale
- Uniting Foundation 2022 Grants now open
Reflection of the week
Have you ever had an experience so incredible that when you tried to explain it to someone else, words didn’t really suffice?
More than a ‘you had to be there’ joke, more than a ‘you’ll understand one day’ moment … something so utterly indescribable that you cannot even begin to find the words to communicate its beauty and significance?
I get the feeling that Pentecost was one of those moments for the disciples. We can imagine Luke’s struggle to put into words the disciples’ experience of being filled with the Holy Spirit for the very first time.
How do you describe an encounter with – and infilling by – God himself?
Prayer points
This week we pray:
- For those still suffering from COVID-19 and those who continue to provide health services
- For the forthcoming Synod Meeting and for our leaders and members of Synod as we prepare to gather to share in celebrating and discerning our future
- For those who seek to use power and influence over the vulnerable in our society.
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.
Positions & Placements vacant
Placements News is available here.
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