Dollars & Sense
Dollars & Sense seeks to provide useful information and updates to better equip Church office bearers in their roles within the life of the Uniting Church.
Articles are produced by the Synod Resources Team which includes Financial Services, Human Resources, Information Technology & Telecommunications, Insurance Services, Property Services, UC Invest, Uniting Venues SA and WHS.
For more information regarding any of these articles please contact the relevant department of the Resources Team on 1300 766 956.
Do you know how much is your congregation is currently paying for electricity? What about gas?
Annual Information Statement – ACNC, Financial scams, and Audited 2018 Financial Statements
Despite what is now known about the dangers from this once hailed wonder material, there is still some confusion around how to deal with asbestos.
If a congregation employs casual employees under the Miscellaneous Award 2010, they need to be aware of minimum shift lengths.
Under the new Presbytery structure, oversight of property matters remains with Synod of SA Property Services team. The Property Services team can assist congregations to navigate property transactions and projects to deliver successful outcomes.
Recently some congregations have requested cover for “community outreach” programs that insurance companies may suggest are outside the normal activities of the Church.
A farewell, a welcome and new presbyteries in SA.
At the Presbytery and Synod meeting held on 28 – 29 June, the Synod approved a 2% increase to the minimum stipend.