News, Notices & Prayer points - 16th April 2024
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
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Below are the news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church submitted for the Wednesday 14 September edition of UC e-News. Please note that events are listed here.
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Book launch – “Hope for weary churches” by Rev Peter Whittington
All are invited to the launch of “Hope for weary churches: thoughts on being church in changing times” by Rev Peter Whittington. The launch event will be held at Enfield Uniting Church on Sunday 18 September, 3-5.30pm. Uniting Church SA Moderator Dr Deidre Palmer will officially launch the book.
Peter wrote “Hope for weary churches” in 2002-3, drawing on his experiences in local ministry and as a mission consultant, but he was unable to complete the work needed on the book. It has been edited and published to make Peter's insights available to congregations, ministers and leaders.
For more information, please contact Sue on 8344 7857 or Helen on 0417 877 812, or email Turn on Javascript!
Mental health resource launch & training day – Tuesday 4 October
In the lead up to Mental Health Week (8-15 October) and World Mental Health Day (10 October), the Uniting Church SA has partnered with the Community Outreach Mission Network to launch a mental health resource. Titled “Caring for community”, the resource will assist congregations and individuals in advocating for and supporting those living with mental ill health.
“Caring for community” will be launched at an event held at The Corner Uniting Church on Tuesday 4 October at 9am. Uniting Church SA Moderator Dr Deidre Palmer will officially launch the booklet. The launch event will be followed by mental health workshops, training and education provided by Rev Mark Boyce.
To RSVP to the launch and/or training day, please click here.
September reflection/discussion group
Wesley Kent Town Uniting Church is commencing a reflection/discussion group in September to enable shared conversation about new directions in the discovery of faith. The group will meet on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12noon at the church. Peter Rollins' book, The Divine Magician: The Disappearance of Religion and the Discovery of Faith, will anchor the conversation. All who are interested in joining the conversation are invited to call Jim Winn on 0418 841 476.
2017 calendar orders
Orders are still open for the 2017 Uniting Church SA calendar. Congregations and faith communities wishing to receive calendars must place an order by Friday 14 October. To find out more or place an order please click here.
World Council of Churches Gen Sec visit
The SA Council of Churches (SACC) has announced that Rev Dr Olav Fyske Tveit, the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches, will visit Adelaide on Friday 14 October 2016. He will present a lecture/presentation and take part in a panel discussion, both of which will be held between 10.30am and 3.15pm at St Mary and Anba Bishoy Coptic Orthodox Church (18 Goldfinch Ave, Cowandilla). For more information about the program, please visit the SACC website here.
Upcoming events
The majority of Uniting Church SA events are listed in more detail on the upcoming events list here.
Some of the events coming up this week include a meeting of the Western Link Friendship Club, a garage sale at The Corner, an open forum at Eden Hills, and a webinar on the Bible and ecology.
Check out the full list to see other exciting events happening in the coming weeks! Events can be submitted to the list here.
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Didn’t read last week’s “News & notices”? The items below are ones you might want to catch up on.
Interfaith September
Interfaith September is a Uniting Church in Australia Assembly initiative that provides an opportunity to build understanding and friendship with people of other faiths.
Assembly invites all Uniting Church members and congregations to get involved in Interfaith September in the way that best suits them – this may be by following the Interfaith September worship resource each week, choosing a sermon theme based on Interfaith September, using a suggested hymn, or hosting an event.
Assembly has produced four resources to assist those who wish to be involved – a lectionary guide, worship resources, ideas and tips on how to reach out to others, and videos.
For more information, please visit the Assembly website here.
September is full of forums!
Eden Hills Uniting Church will begin a series of discussions, beginning with an open forum event discussing faith and evolution on Sunday 18 September, 4-6pm.
The forum will enable all to hear, explore and articulate different views, and to learn from one another. A meal will be included. A donation of $5 per person towards the meal will be appreciated.
All interested people are asked to RSVP by Thursday 15 September by contacting Liellie on 0437 794 410 or Adam on 0422 725 463.
A community conversation on the proposed nuclear waste repository in South Australia will be held at Brougham Place Uniting Church on Wednesday 28 September at 7pm.
The keynote speaker is Rear Admiral the Honourable Kevin Scarce, AC CSC RAN (Rtd); Royal Commissioner for the Nuclear Fuel Cycle. The panel includes: Frank H Lampard OAM, Commissioner for Aboriginal Engagement; Dr Deidre Palmer, Moderator of the Uniting Church in South Australia, and Craig Wilkins, Conservation Council SA Chief Executive.
The event will provide an opportunity to be informed about this issue, which will shape South Australia’s future. Join the conversation to make your voice heard. The event will be followed by supper.
For more information, please visit the Brougham Place Uniting Church website here.
On Friday 30 September at 6pm, Mount Gambier Uniting Church will host "Out of the Blue", a Health Play drama, and a community forum with a panel of mental health experts.
This event is just one of the activities Mount Gambier Uniting Church is hosting in order to highlight the scope of mental health, suicide prevention, and "post-vention" care and services in the region.
The event aims to help prompt much-needed conversations to reduce stigma surrounding mental health and suicide - and will hopefully help save lives. This creative medium will provide the opportunity for audiences to make an emotional connection to the characters, which will have a long lasting effect on communities.
For more information please visit the Facebook event page.
The World Week for Peace in Palestine-Israel (18-24 September)
Is your congregation involved in the World Week for Peace in Palestine-Israel (WWPPI) this year? It's not too late to get involved. The week's message is that:
How to get involved? The good news is that there are many different levels of involvement, most of which are very easy to organise:
For more, click here.
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This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
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