Reflection of the Week - 22 September 2020
‘We are a pilgrim people' - from the keyboard of Rev Wendy Prior, Staff Chaplain, Synod of SA
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‘We are a pilgrim people' - from the keyboard of Rev Wendy Prior, Staff Chaplain, Synod of SA
We invite you to have your say. In 2020 the Uniting Church Synod of SA has embarked on a journey to identify its key missional priorities and direction (Strategic Plan) for the next 3-5 years.
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Our churches exist to be in relationship and community with the people we are surrounded by, right? And what better way to do that, than to partner with and get alongside your community in the things they are doing?
‘Spring is in the air' - from the keyboard of Rev Wendy Prior, Staff Chaplain, Synod of SA
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Due to the experience of depression, Gavin Larkin’s father took his own life in the mid-90s. In 2009, Gavin wanted to see something positive come from his father’s death. It was that year which also marked the inauguration of RU Ok? as an Australian suicide prevention organisation.
Despite these tough economic times, there are still a range of grant initiatives available that might suit your needs. We invite you to explore the following:
‘Listening for Wisdom' - from the keyboard of Rev Wendy Prior, Staff Chaplain, Synod of SA
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Matthew 18 reminds us that Jesus, from the very beginning of the Church’s life, placed a high priority on protecting the vulnerable in our communities. It is not only about compliance or the fear of being sued, it is a basic gospel value.
‘What are you Thankful for?' - from the keyboard of Rev Wendy Prior, Staff Chaplain, Synod of SA
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
Synod Standing Committee meeting updates are published to inform the wider Uniting Church in SA community of the discussions, deliberations and decisions arising from each meeting of the Committee. This update refers to the recent 14 August 2020 meeting.
Matthew 25:35, 40
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
The South Australian government has declared that from this Friday, August 21st, 2020 that all churches will need to appoint a COVID Marshal.
‘Looking for signs of hope' - from the keyboard of Rev Wendy Prior, Staff Chaplain, Synod of SA
This week's news, notices & prayer points from congregations, the SA Synod, and the wider Uniting Church.
The new 'normal’ that we have entered into can certainly bring changes to how we as a church undertake international mission. However, despite this challenge we encourage reflection on the importance of partnerships, solidarity for social justice issues and ecumenical sharing.