News & notices - 25 January 2017

Posted Jan 25, 2017 in News

Below are the news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church submitted for the Wednesday 25 January edition of UC e-News.

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Change of venue: Congregational Website training – February session

Due to the high amount of interest in the upcoming February training session, for the new Uniting Church SA Congregational Website Program, the location of the event has changed from the Synod office to classroom W1 (upstairs in the west wing) at Uniting College for Leadership & Theology (34 Lipsett Terrace, Brooklyn Park).

The session will still be held on Thursday 2 February, 9.30am – 12noon. It is provided for people who have already signed up to the new Congregational Website Program and for those who are interested in learning more about using it for their congregation.  

The deadline for expressions of interest has now passed. An email has been sent to all attendees outlining the change in venue.

For more information about the Congregational Website Program and future training events, please email Turn on Javascript!

 

Easter postcard orders – now open!

Orders are open for this year's Easter postcards and posters! This year's theme is "new life, new season":

Jesus said: “I am the resurrection and the life…” (John 11:25)

New life…
At Easter, we reflect on Jesus’ life, death and resurrection – a time of mourning and celebration. On Good Friday, we grieve together as we remember how Jesus died upon the cross and our own role in his suffering. But as Holy Saturday draws to a close and Easter Sunday dawns, we celebrate the resurrection, the rolling away of the stone.
We are reminded that Christ was sent for us and died for us – so that we could be raised into new life with him.
New season…
The Easter story reminds us of the power of God’s enduring love in an ever-changing world.
For our Uniting Church congregations and faith communities, Easter offers an opportunity to be refreshed and enter a new season.

Posters and postcards are a great way for Uniting Church congregations and communities to share the details of their Easter services and events.

Postcard cost: $75 per 1,000 (for smaller amounts, please contact Communications via email at Turn on Javascript!)
Poster cost: $20 for 10 A3 posters (minimum of 10)
Orders close on Monday 27 February

Orders can be placed online at sa.uca.org.au/postcards

 

Calling for International Mission Op Shop volunteers!

The International Mission Op Shop, operated at St Andrew’s by the Sea Uniting Church in Glenelg, is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10.30am – 1.30pm, from February to November.

If you have a few hours to spare, love serving people, and have a desire to support the international missions, we would like you to join us! Feel free to volunteer once a week, a month, or occasionally. Any help will be appreciated.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Nova Tattersall on 0423 114 485 or email Turn on Javascript!

 

Stillpoint office move

From Thursday 2 February, Stillpoint Spirituality Centre will begin sharing office space at Christ Church Wayville. The best time to contact Stillpoint is between the hours of 10am and 2pm on Thursdays, although messages and emails can be sent at other times.

Information about Stillpoint events and activities can be accessed through the website.

For more information, please contact Stillpoint on 8271 0329 or email Turn on Javascript!

 

Growing Together in Marriage 2017

Growing Together in Marriage weekends provide precious “time out” from the busyness of every day life for couples of all ages and stages. The aim is for these weekends to provide space for the Holy Spirit to bring couples closer, enabling openness, understanding and forgiveness. These weekends do not include group discussions. The next Growing Together in Marriage weekend will take place at Weintal Resort, Tanunda, on Feb 24-26; other dates in May, June, September and November will also be identified.

For more information, please phone 8331 7061 or visit www.gtimsa.org

 

Upcoming events

The majority of Uniting Church SA events are listed on the upcoming events list here.

While there are not many events coming up this week, there are some great training opportunities coming up in February! Hope Valley Uniting Church are holding a Leadership & Discipleship Training Day, while Uniting College for Leadership & Theology is offering intensive courses in areas such as Uniting Church theology, Christian education, preaching, and church planting.

For those planning ahead, both Moonta Uniting Church and Port Augusta Uniting Church will be holding 150 year anniversary celebrations in the coming months! All are welcome to attend these celebrations.

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 the last “News & notices”? The items below are ones you might want to catch up on.

 

Football boots wanted

The Adelaide West Uniting Church community are again seeking donations of football boots for men and boys in Australian detention, preferably sizes 9 - 11 in good condition. Adelaide West are grateful to all who have previously donated – the items were warmly received. Please drop football boot donations at Adelaide West Uniting Church (312, Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Brooklyn Park).

 

Organ giveaway

Cambrai Church are giving away their National SX-3500R electric organ, which is in good working order. For more information, please call Neil on 8565 2098.

 

Sheet music to give away

Bridgewater Uniting Church has a large amount of choir resources to give away, including multiple copies of both spiritual and secular songs suitable for SATB choirs. For more information, please contact Cathy Payne on 0402 564 463.

 

Reminder: UC e-News & Pastoral Note changes in 2017

As advised in December 2016, some changes have been made to emails received by UC e-News subscribers in 2017.

Prior to the changes, subscribers received the weekly email newsletter, e-Updates during Presbytery & Synod meetings, and ad hoc Pastoral Notes on a variety of topics.

In 2017, current UC e-News subscribers will continue to receive the weekly e-newsletter and e-Updates. The e-Updates will cover current events (natural disasters, urgent church news, etc.) and Presbytery and Synod meetings.

Pastoral Notes will now be sent to a new subscriber list. The notes will mainly reflect on the lives and ministry of Uniting Church SA leaders who have recently passed away. If you would like to subscribe to the new Pastoral Note list, please email Turn on Javascript!

 

Disaster & Recovery Ministries

Disaster and Recovery Ministries SA provides pastoral and spiritual support to people in the community affected by disasters like bushfires, such as Pinery and Sampson Flat. The next two-day training course will be held on Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 March (9.30am-4.30pm) at McLaren Vale Uniting Church. People with a listening ear, who are prepared to offer a ministry of presence, care and comfort to disaster-affected people, are invited to be trained and apply for this significant ministry. For further information or to RSVP, please contact Wendy Perkins on 0408 896 220 or email Turn on Javascript!

 

Sally Stamp

Thank you to all church groups and members for saving your stamps in 2016! Sally Stamp has been able to add to mission funds considerably this year, which has enabled containers of books to be sent overseas via South Pacific School Aid Inc.

Sally Stamp is appealing again for stamps to be sent to the Uniting Church SA office as stocks are running low. Stamps can be posted to Sally Stamp, Uniting Church SA, GPO Box 2145, Adelaide SA 5001. They may also be dropped in at the Uniting Church SA office (Level 2, 212 Pirie Street, Adelaide), and pick up of stamps is also generally available.

For more information, please contact Maxine Haines (Convenor, Uniting Church SA Stamp Group) on 0427 972 417 or email Turn on Javascript!

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