Synod Standing Committee Update 30th September 2022
The following is a summary of the discussions, deliberations and decisions arising from the Uniting Church in SA Synod Standing Committee Meeting held on 30th September 2022.
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News, Notices & Prayer points - 11th October 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Musical volunteers ‘good for the soul’
It is no secret that music is good for the soul. Coordinating Chaplain at Resthaven Paradise and Resthaven Leabrook, Rev Cate Baker, witnesses firsthand the benefits to residents that music brings, with the help of musical volunteers.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 4th October 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the Week - 4th October 2022
While Jesus predicts that people will die of fear ‘as they await what menaces the world’ (Luke 21:26), he says to his followers: ‘Stay awake, praying at all times for the strength to survive all that is going to happen, and to stand with confidence before the Son of Man’ (Luke 21:36).
National Day of Mourning – Newland Port Elliot Uniting Church Reflection at Victor Harbor
Many attendees come from other Christian denominations along with others who choose not to align with a church. It is clear that they appreciate the dignified space and music offered at ‘Reflections’ in conjunction with their usual worship or more universal spiritual understanding.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 27 September 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the Week - 27th September 2022
Listening is much more than allowing another to talk while waiting for a chance to respond. Listening is paying full attention to others and welcoming them into our very beings.
Reflection of the Week - 20th September 2022
In Mirabai Starr’s book ‘Saint John of the Cross: Luminous Darkness,’ she highlights four major themes found in the writings of John of the Cross (1542–1591): longing, silence, unknowing and love. This meditation focuses on these four enduring mystical themes.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 20 September 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 13 September 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the Week - 13th September 2022
What is Prayer? Prayer is intimacy with the Great Mystery. Be every moment aware of the Presence – how you are loved!
Food for the Soul SALA Art Exhibition 2022 at the Red Dove Cafe
The Food for the Soul Art Exhibition was officially launched on August 31st at the Red Dove Cafe at the Royal Adelaide Show.
Uniting College for Leadership and Theology joins the University of Divinity
Uniting College for Leadership and Theology (UCLT) is pleased to announce that it has joined the University of Divinity.
Reflection of the Week - 6th September 2022
What a shock! How does Luke 14:25-33 fit with the God of love, having life and living it abundantly, honouring your mother and father, and loving your neighbour?
News, Notices & Prayer points - 6 September 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
News, Notices & Prayer points - 30 August 2022
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Reflection of the Week - 30th August 2022
We all want a place at the table. To have the place that is near the most honoured person in the room, is a wonderful thing! To have a place at all, is an even greater gift.
Celebration of Ministry 2022
A Celebration of Ministry service was held at Adelaide West Uniting Church on Sunday the 21st August and was a fitting tribute to Ministers and Lay-Pastors alike who were celebrating special anniversaries of their ministry, or entering retirement.
Reflection of the Week - 23rd August 2022
When our focus is on Church rules, rationale and regulations, we often forget the real person, the intentional reason and the relevancy of why the rules were developed in the first place.
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