News, Notices & Prayer points - 14 July 2020
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
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Reflection of the Week - 14 July 2020
‘We are cradled in God's embrace’ - from the keyboard of Rev Wendy Prior, Staff Chaplain, Synod of SA
Synod Standing Committee - July 2020 update
Synod Standing Committee meeting updates are published to inform the wider Uniting Church in SA community of the discussions, deliberations and decisions arising from each meeting of the Committee. This update refers to the recent 3 July 2020 meeting.
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Nunyara Chapel awarded at the Australian Institute of Architects Enduring Architecture Award
On Thursday 2 July 2020, the Australian Institute of Architects announced the winners of the 2020 SA Architecture Awards. The Uniting Venues’ Nunyara Chapel at Belair was nominated for and awarded the Jack Cheesman Award for Enduring Architecture.
Weaving women’s stories together
This week should have been full of the chaos and excitement of welcoming three hundred women from across Australia, and some from across the sea, to ‘Uniting Women 2020’ in Darwin, NT. COVID-19 has reshaped 2020 for millions of people, including this conference.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 7 July 2020
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the Week - 7 July 2020
"A good day?" - From the keyboard of Rev Wendy Prior, Synod of SA Staff Chaplain
News, Notices & Prayer points - 30 June 2020
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Seaton UC Reconnects
Last Sunday 28 June, Seaton Uniting Church held the "Reconnect Sunday" to pastorally prepare the church during this new season. Members met at the church building and shared stories with the implementation of a COVID-Safe Plan and practices.
Reflection of the Week - 30 June 2020
"What can you let go?" - From the keyboard of Rev Wendy Prior, Synod of SA Staff Chaplain
News, Notices & Prayer points - 23 June 2020
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Synod Standing Committee - June 2020 update
Synod Standing Committee meeting updates are published to inform the wider Uniting Church SA community of the discussions, deliberations and decisions arising from each meeting of the Committee. This update refers to the recent 12 June 2020 meeting.
Emerging from the "COVID Cocoon"
Several people in the Seacliff Uniting Church have decided to produce a series of media resources, consisting of both short videos containing questions for discussion and accompanying scripts with written support materials, which will be helpful for many congregations and the wider Christian community during this COVID-19 time.
Reflection of the Week - 23 June 2020
"Are we there yet?" - From the keyboard of Rev Wendy Prior, Synod of SA Staff Chaplain
UCA Anniversary - Say YES to diversity
A UnitingCare Emergency Relief Centre was needed in the Port Adelaide-Enfield area of Adelaide. And that's when Lefevre UC and volunteers from Port Adelaide UC stepped up.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 16 June 2020
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
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Celebrating Refugees Contributions to Society
A UnitingCare Emergency Relief Centre was needed in the Port Adelaide-Enfield area of Adelaide. And that's when Lefevre UC and volunteers from Port Adelaide UC stepped up.
Reflection of the Week - 16 June 2020
This week's reflection reminds us to be generous with resources and time that will bring some relief to those who seek refuge.
UnitingCare Taperoo: connecting through community care
A UnitingCare Emergency Relief Centre was needed in the Port Adelaide-Enfield area of Adelaide. And that's when Lefevre UC and volunteers from Port Adelaide UC stepped up.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 9 June 2020
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
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