Reflection of the Week - 8th March 2022
For millennia, God’s voice echoes the call to live gently on the earth, with righteous justice and peace-filled relationships.
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News, Notices & Prayer points - 1 March 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the Week - 1st March 2022
It’s only when we find ourselves in God, and live and see through God’s eyes that ‘everything belongs.’
Synod Standing Committee Meeting Summary 11th February 2022
A summary of the discussions, deliberations and decisions arising from the meeting of the Uniting Church in South Australia, Synod Standing Committee.
Reflection of the Week - 22nd February 2022
Trust and hope are two words we have heard a great deal in recent times, and I am sure that they will be priority words in the election seasons ahead.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 22 February 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
The Centenarian Portrait Project by Teenagers
The Centenarian Portrait Project by Teenagers is a community arts project that promotes intergenerational friendships, celebrates life at 100 (in all its forms) and fights the negative ageing stigma.
Ordination of Chelsea Size
In late November, 2021, Rev Chelsea Size was ordained as a Deacon in the Uniting Church.
Reflection of the Week - 15th February 2022
The Christian belief in the Trinity says that God is absolute relatedness. God is our word for the ultimate ecosystem that holds all things in positive relationship (see Colossians 1:17).
News, Notices & Prayer points - 15 February 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Australia Day Award - Le Fevre Uniting Church
At the recent City of Port Adelaide Australia Day awards, the Le Fevre Uniting Church Taperoo received an Australia Day Award in recognition of Service to the Community.
Pancake Day 2022
Here’s something to celebrate – Pancake Day is coming up on Tuesday, March 1st, 2022. Yes, it’s that time of year again!
Reflection of the Week - 8th February 2022
We can fully understand Simon’s point of view (Luke 5:1-11) – he has been out all night and is completely exhausted, and Jesus asks him to put out into the deep water and give it a go!
News, Notices & Prayer points - 8 February 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
A Note from the Moderator
Today marks the second anniversary of the first recorded COVID-19 case in South Australia, and the time we started making adjustments in our lives in response to the impact of COVID on our world.
Religious leaders launch campaign to end indefinite detention in wake of Djokovic saga
Australia’s religious leaders have launched a campaign calling on Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese to work together to release asylum seekers in detention following the Novak Djokovic saga that drew international attention to their plight.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 1 February 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the Week - 1st February 2022
Chosen and known, loved and understood. Before we even enter this world, we are cherished by God. Such good news!
LiveArts at Newland Award
Newland Uniting Church at Victor Harbor and its ‘LiveArts at Newland’ monthly concert program has been awarded the 2022 ‘Community Event of the Year’ by Victor Harbor Council.
Why study Theology?
Sometimes the idea of studying theology and ministry can seem daunting. Theology isn’t a subject we take in school, so it’s hard to know what a theology class would involve. My father is a minister and a theologian, but I still didn’t know what theology would be like.
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